Description
These Korean BBQ meatballs and vegetables are a flavorful twist on a classic dish, combining savory meatballs with roasted sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts, all coated in a delicious homemade BBQ sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Vegetables:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 12 oz brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half
- 2 Tablespoons sesame oil, divided
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 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)
For the 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 Tbsp water)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and arrange the oven rack to the top position. Grease a baking sheet.
- Prepare Vegetables: Toss sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, salt, and roast for 15 minutes.
- Make the Meatballs: Combine breadcrumbs and milk. Add beef, scallions, ginger, garlic, salt, and Gochujang. Form into meatballs.
- Bake: Place meatballs on the baking sheet, drizzle with remaining sesame oil, bake for 14-16 minutes.
- Prepare BBQ Sauce: Boil all sauce ingredients except cornstarch. Mix cornstarch with water, add to sauce, thicken, and reserve 1/3 cup.
- Coat and Broil: Toss meatballs in BBQ sauce, return to baking pan, broil for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve: Drizzle with reserved sauce, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less Gochujang or sriracha sauce.
- Ensure meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Broiling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Korean BBQ meatballs, Korean meatball recipe, BBQ meatballs and vegetables