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