Korean BBQ Meatballs and Vegetables
If you’re on the lookout for a quick and satisfying meal, Korean BBQ Meatballs and Vegetables are the ultimate choice! This delightful dish showcases tender meatballs made with ground beef, perfectly roasted sweet potatoes, and brussels sprouts, all glazed with a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce. The combination of flavors creates an irresistible experience that is not only delicious but also nutritious. Whether you’re preparing dinner for a busy weeknight or hosting friends, these meatballs will surely impress. Serve them alongside fluffy rice or a vibrant Asian slaw for a complete meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
- 12 oz brussels sprouts, halved
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- Gochujang or sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and prepare a baking sheet.
- Toss sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts with sesame oil and salt; roast for 15 minutes.
- Mix panko with milk; set aside. In a bowl, combine ground beef, scallion whites, ginger, garlic, salt, and gochujang. Add breadcrumb mixture; form into meatballs.
- After roasting veggies, add meatballs to the pan and drizzle with sesame oil; bake for another 14-16 minutes.
- Prepare BBQ sauce by simmering soy sauce, maple syrup, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and gochujang in a saucepan. Thicken with cornstarch mixed with water.
- Coat meatballs in BBQ sauce; broil for an additional 2-3 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 2 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg