Korean BBQ Meatballs and Vegetables Recipe
	
	
		These Korean BBQ Meatballs and Vegetables are a delicious and flavorful twist on traditional meatballs, featuring a sweet and savory Korean BBQ sauce. Tender sweet potatoes and crispy Brussels sprouts round out this satisfying dish.
	 
	
		
							- Author: Rita
 
							- Prep Time: 20 minutes
 
							- Cook Time: 30 minutes
 
							- Total Time: 50 minutes
 
							- Yield: 4 servings 1x
 
							- Category: Main Course
 
							- Method: Baking, Broiling
 
							- Cuisine: Korean
 
							- Diet: Gluten Free
 
					
	 
	
		
		
			Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
 
- 12 oz Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
 
- 2 Tablespoons sesame oil, divided
 
Meatballs:
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs (gluten-free if needed)
 
- 1/4 cup milk
 
- 1 lb ground beef
 
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
 
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
 
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
 
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
 
- 1 teaspoon Gochujang or sriracha sauce
 
Korean BBQ Sauce:
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
 
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or brown sugar
 
- 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
 
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
 
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
 
- 1 Tablespoon Gochujang or sriracha sauce, plus more to taste
 
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 Tbsp water
 
Toppings:
 
	 
	
		
		
			
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and position the rack at the top. Grease a large baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
 
- Roast Vegetables: Toss sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts with 1 tablespoon sesame oil, salt to taste, and roast for 15 minutes.
 
- Prepare Meatballs: Mix breadcrumbs and milk, then add beef, scallions, ginger, garlic, salt, and Gochujang. Form into meatballs.
 
- Bake: Place meatballs on the baking sheet, drizzle with remaining sesame oil, and bake for 14-16 minutes.
 
- Make BBQ Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients except cornstarch in a saucepan and simmer. Thicken with cornstarch mixture.
 
- Coat Meatballs: Toss baked meatballs in BBQ sauce, return to baking sheet, and broil for 2-3 minutes.
 
- Serve: Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve.
 
		 
	 
	
		Notes
		
			
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less Gochujang or sriracha sauce.
 
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free panko bread crumbs.
 
		 
	 
	
		Nutrition
		
							- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
 
							- Calories: 480
 
							- Sugar: 23g
 
							- Sodium: 1180mg
 
							- Fat: 20g
 
							- Saturated Fat: 5g
 
							- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
 
							- Trans Fat: 0g
 
							- Carbohydrates: 43g
 
							- Fiber: 6g
 
							- Protein: 31g
 
							- Cholesterol: 85mg
 
					
	 
	
		Keywords: Korean BBQ Meatballs, Meatball Recipe, Korean BBQ Sauce, Brussels Sprouts, Sweet Potatoes