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Korean BBQ Meatball Rice Bowls

Delicious Korean BBQ Meatball Rice Bowls in Just 30 Minutes

Korean BBQ Meatball Rice Bowls are a flavorful meal combining juicy meatballs, rich sauce, and fresh veggies, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground chicken or tofu
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for gluten-free option
  • 1 Egg Can use a flax egg for a vegan alternative
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh garlic preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Grated, fresh ginger recommended
For the Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Tamari is a gluten-free alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoons Gochujang Can replace with sriracha mixed with miso
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Essential for authenticity
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used as a substitute
For Serving
  • 3 cups Cooked White Rice Can use jasmine rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice
  • 0.5 Cucumber Sliced, bell peppers or radishes are alternatives
  • 0.5 cup Carrots Julienned, swap for other crunchy vegetables if desired
  • 2 Green Onions Chopped, chives can be used instead
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Optional, for garnishing

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef with breadcrumbs, beaten egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, and soy sauce. Mix gently and roll into 1-inch balls.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs, cook for 8-10 minutes until browned and cooked through, then keep warm.
  3. In the same skillet, whisk together remaining soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, rice vinegar, and another minced garlic clove. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  4. Return meatballs to the skillet with the sauce and coat them. Warm through for 2-3 minutes.
  5. In serving bowls, spoon rice as a base, arrange glazed meatballs, cucumber slices, carrots, and green onions on top.
  6. Drizzle remaining sauce over bowls and optionally sprinkle sesame seeds before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and avoid overmixing meatballs for tenderness.

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