Description
Juicy BBQ meatballs paired with a zesty spicy mayo dip, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, chopped green onions, garlic, and ginger.
- Mix in flavors: Add soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, black pepper, and the egg to the bowl, mixing until just combined.
- Shape the meatballs: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake: Slide the baking sheet into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are nicely browned and cooked through.
- Make the spicy mayo: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Sriracha, lime juice, honey, and salt to create the dip.
- Serve: Once the meatballs are golden and tempting, serve them warm alongside the spicy mayo dip.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option, and use whole-wheat breadcrumbs for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: BBQ meatballs, spicy mayo, appetizers, game day snacks, family-friendly cooking