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Korean BBQ Meatball Rice Bowls

Juicy Korean BBQ Meatball Rice Bowls for Quick Comfort Food

Enjoy Korean BBQ Meatball Rice Bowls, a delightful and vibrant meal perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can substitute with plant-based ground meat
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs (Panko) or crushed crackers
  • 1 large Egg for vegan use flax egg
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced, fresh preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger grated, fresh preferred
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil or olive oil
  • 2 stalks Green Onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper or white pepper for milder taste
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar or honey/coconut sugar
For the Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang or a mix of sriracha with miso/soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch or arrowroot powder
For the Topping
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice or lemon juice
  • 3 cups Cooked Jasmine Rice or brown rice/quinoa
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots
  • 1 cup Cucumber sliced
  • 2 stalks Green Onions for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • saucepan

Method
 

Meatball Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, finely chopped green onion, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Using your hands, scoop out about 1.5 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a ball shape. Place each meatball on a parchment-lined baking sheet with space between them.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. In a medium saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, gochujang, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and add to the glaze, cooking until thickened for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Remove the meatballs from the oven and toss them in the warm glaze until fully coated.
  7. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, gochujang, lime juice, and honey until smooth.
  8. Assemble the bowls by spooning jasmine rice into serving bowls, layering with glazed meatballs, shredded carrots, and cucumber slices. Drizzle with spicy mayo and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, chill the meatball mixture for 30 minutes before shaping. Meal prep by cooking rice and meatballs in advance.

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