Korean BBQ Meatball Rice Bowls
Korean BBQ Meatball Rice Bowls are a delicious fusion of flavors, bringing together juicy meatballs and vibrant vegetables over fluffy rice. This comforting dish is coated in a sweet and savory glaze, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. Easy to customize with your favorite ingredients, these bowls are sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, and brown sugar until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- While baking, whisk together ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil in a small bowl to make the sauce.
- Drizzle the baked meatballs with the sauce and serve over rice topped with extra green onions or veggies of choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option. Enhance flavor by adding fresh herbs like cilantro or basil. For added crunch, garnish with chopped peanuts or sesame seeds.