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Korean BBQ Meatball Rice Bowls

Korean BBQ Meatball Rice Bowls


  • Author: Julia Koch
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Juicy Korean BBQ meatballs glazed in a sweet and smoky sauce, served over fluffy rice with crisp vegetables and a drizzle of spicy mayo for the perfect balance of flavors and textures.


Ingredients

500g ground beef or pork

60g breadcrumbs

1 large egg

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

2 tbsp soy sauce

120ml Korean BBQ sauce

600g cooked rice

1 cucumber, thinly sliced

1 medium carrot, shredded

60ml spicy mayo

2 green onions, chopped

1 tbsp sesame seeds


Instructions

1. Combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce in a mixing bowl.

2. Shape mixture into evenly sized meatballs.

3. Bake meatballs on a parchment-lined sheet at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes, or air fry until cooked through.

4. In a small saucepan, simmer Korean BBQ sauce until slightly thickened.

5. Toss cooked meatballs in the sauce until fully coated.

6. Assemble bowls with rice, meatballs, cucumber slices, shredded carrots, and a drizzle of spicy mayo.

7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

For extra crispy meatballs, broil them for 2 minutes after baking.

Use freshly cooked rice to keep the bowls warm and fluffy.

Double the sauce recipe if you prefer extra glaze for drizzling.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking or Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Korean-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 580
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 64g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: Korean BBQ, Meatball Rice Bowl, Easy Dinner