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Juicy Korean BBQ Meatball Rice Bowls for Flavorful Dinners

Enjoy these Juicy Korean BBQ Meatball Rice Bowls that offer a flavorful and customizable dinner experience in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground chicken or tofu
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs opt for gluten-free if desired
  • 1 large Egg or a flax egg for vegan option
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar or coconut sugar as substitute
  • 1.5 tbsp Gochujang or a mix of sriracha and miso
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil for authentic flavor
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
For Serving
  • 3 cups Cooked White Rice or jasmine/brown/cauliflower rice
  • 0.5 Cucumber sliced
  • 0.5 cup Carrots julienned
  • 2 Green Onions chopped
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a splash of oil. Sear the meatballs for about 8-10 minutes until they’re browned and cooked through.
  2. Remove the cooked meatballs and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the remaining soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Whisk and simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  4. Return the meatballs to the skillet, gently toss in the sauce, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Serve in bowls with cooked white rice, glazed meatballs, cucumber, carrots, and green onions.

Notes

Customize by using different proteins or vegetables and enjoy the ease of preparation and rich flavors.