Description
Get ready to wow your tastebuds with these Korean BBQ Meatball Rice Bowls—a delicious fusion of juicy meatballs coated in sticky-sweet Korean BBQ sauce, nestled on a bed of fluffy rice with crisp veggies and spicy mayo. Perfect for quick dinner ideas, meal prep, or healthy snack cravings, this easy recipe packs bold Asian flavors in a satisfying bowl. Whether you’re looking for comfort food or new food ideas for your weekly menu, this dish delivers!
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons gochujang
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 cups cooked white rice
1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 cup shredded carrots
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons spicy mayo
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
2. Roll mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a lined baking sheet.
3. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes, until golden and fully cooked.
4. While meatballs bake, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, garlic, rice vinegar, and water in a saucepan. Simmer until thickened.
5. Toss baked meatballs in the BBQ sauce until well coated.
6. Assemble bowls: add rice, top with meatballs, cucumbers, carrots, and drizzle spicy mayo.
7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot!
Notes
For extra juicy meatballs, don’t overmix the meat mixture.
Add more gochujang if you love heat, or cut it in half for a milder version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: easy dinner, meatball bowls, Korean BBQ, quick meal, food ideas