Korean BBQ Meatball Rice Bowls: Quick Dinner with Bold, Sweet-Savory Flavor
Juicy meatballs glazed in Korean BBQ sauce served over rice with fresh veggies—an easy, flavorful bowl full of sweet-savory heat and texture.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
1 lb ground beef
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
For the Sauce:
2 tablespoons gochujang
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup water
For the Bowl:
3 cups cooked rice
½ cup shredded carrots
½ cucumber, sliced
2 scallions, sliced
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix ground beef, panko, egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Form into 1½-inch meatballs.
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Bake at 400°F for 15–18 minutes or pan-fry until cooked through.
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In a saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Add cooked meatballs to sauce and toss to coat.
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Assemble bowls with rice, glazed meatballs, vegetables, and toppings. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Notes
Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing gochujang. Add kimchi or a fried egg for extra richness.