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Korean BBQ Meatballs and Vegetables Recipe

Korean BBQ Meatballs and Vegetables Recipe

4.8 from 12 reviews

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.

Ingredients

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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:

  • Sesame seeds
  • Green onion

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Roast Vegetables: Toss sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts with 1 tablespoon sesame oil, salt to taste, and roast for 15 minutes.
  3. Prepare Meatballs: Mix breadcrumbs and milk, then add beef, scallions, ginger, garlic, salt, and Gochujang. Form into meatballs.
  4. Bake: Place meatballs on the baking sheet, drizzle with remaining sesame oil, and bake for 14-16 minutes.
  5. Make BBQ Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients except cornstarch in a saucepan and simmer. Thicken with cornstarch mixture.
  6. Coat Meatballs: Toss baked meatballs in BBQ sauce, return to baking sheet, and broil for 2-3 minutes.
  7. 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.

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Keywords: Korean BBQ Meatballs, Meatball Recipe, Korean BBQ Sauce, Brussels Sprouts, Sweet Potatoes