Korean BBQ Meatballs and Vegetables Recipe
These Korean BBQ meatballs and vegetables are a flavorful twist on a classic dish. Tender meatballs are coated in a sticky, sweet, and spicy sauce, then baked alongside roasted sweet potatoes and crispy brussels sprouts for a complete and satisfying meal.
- Author: reem
- 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, plus more to taste
- 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, plus more to taste
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch + 1 Tablespoon water
Toppings:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and position the rack to the top.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Place sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, sprinkle with salt, and roast for 15 minutes.
- Make the Meatballs: In a large bowl, soak breadcrumbs in milk. Add beef, scallions, ginger, garlic, salt, and Gochujang. Form into meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake meatballs and vegetables for 14-16 minutes until cooked through.
- Prepare the BBQ Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients except cornstarch in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then thicken with cornstarch mixture.
- Coat and Broil: Toss meatballs in BBQ sauce, return to baking sheet, broil for 2-3 minutes until bubbly. Serve sprinkled with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more Gochujang or sriracha to the BBQ sauce.
- Make sure meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Korean BBQ, Meatballs, Vegetables, Gochujang, Gluten-Free, Dinner