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Korean BBQ Meatball Rice Bowls

Korean BBQ Meatball Rice Bowls for a Cozy Dinner Night

Enjoy Korean BBQ Meatball Rice Bowls, a comforting dish combining savory meatballs and fresh ingredients, perfect for dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground chicken/tofu
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs gluten-free if necessary
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) fresh is recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated) fresh enhances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce gluten-free for a GF version
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar or honey/sugar alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang or sriracha and miso mix if unavailable
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
For Serving
  • 2 cups Cooked White Rice short-grain preferred
  • 1 cup Cucumber (sliced)
  • 1 cup Carrots (julienned)
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds (optional)

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, and soy sauce. Mix until just combined, then roll into 1-inch meatballs.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in a single layer and cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning halfway until golden brown.
  3. In the same skillet, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  4. Return meatballs to the skillet, tossing gently in the sauce and cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Scoop rice into bowls, top with glazed meatballs, and add sliced cucumber, julienned carrots, and chopped green onions.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds and additional gochujang if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and keep toppings vibrant by adding them just before serving.

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