Korean BBQ Meatballs and Vegetables Recipe
These Korean BBQ meatballs and vegetables are a delicious twist on a classic dish, combining savory meatballs with roasted sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts, all coated in a flavorful Korean BBQ sauce.
- Author: rami
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Broiling
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the 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
- 1 teaspoon Gochujang or sriracha sauce
For the Vegetables:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 12 oz brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 Tablespoons sesame oil, divided
- Salt, to taste
For the 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
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water
Toppings:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and position the rack on the top level. Grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
- Roast Vegetables: Toss sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and salt. Roast for 15 minutes.
- Prepare Meatballs: Combine breadcrumbs and milk. Add beef, scallions, ginger, garlic, salt, and Gochujang. Form into meatballs.
- Bake: Place meatballs on the baking sheet and bake for 14-16 minutes.
- Make BBQ Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients except cornstarch in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Mix cornstarch with water and add to thicken.
- Coat Meatballs: Toss baked meatballs in BBQ sauce. Broil for 2-3 minutes until bubbly and slightly crispy.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more Gochujang or sriracha sauce to the BBQ sauce.
- Make sure meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- Adjust salt levels to taste throughout the recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Korean BBQ Meatballs, Sweet Potato, Brussels Sprouts, Korean BBQ Sauce, Gluten-Free