Description
Korean BBQ Meatballs with Roasted Vegetables is a flavorful dish featuring tender meatballs coated in a spicy sauce and served with roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 12 oz brussels sprouts trimmed and cut in half
- 2 Tablespoons sesame oil divided
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs gluten-free if needed
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 scallions thinly sliced and white ends and greens separated
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon Gochujang or sriracha 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 Tbsp water
- Toppings: sesame seeds and green onion
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts with 1 tablespoon sesame oil and salt.
- Spread vegetables on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes or until tender.
- In another bowl, combine panko, milk, ground beef, scallion whites, ginger, garlic, salt, and Gochujang.
- Form the mixture into meatballs.
- Heat remaining sesame oil in a pan and cook meatballs until browned on all sides.
- In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and Gochujang for the sauce.
- Mix cornstarch with water and add to the sauce, stirring until thickened.
- Serve meatballs with roasted vegetables and drizzle sauce over the top.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion.
Notes
- Serve with rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust the spice level by varying Gochujang or sriracha.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Korean BBQ Meatballs, Roasted Vegetables, Korean Cuisine
