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Korean BBQ Meatballs and Vegetables Recipe

Korean BBQ Meatballs and Vegetables Recipe
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These Korean BBQ meatballs and vegetables are a delicious twist on a classic dish, combining savory meatballs with roasted sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts, all coated in a flavorful Korean BBQ sauce.

Ingredients

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    For the Vegetables:

  • 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

    For the Meatballs:

  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs (gluten-free if needed, e.g., Aleia’s)
  • 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 Korean 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

    Toppings:

  • sesame seeds and green onion

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare a baking sheet.
  2. Roast Vegetables: Toss sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts with sesame oil, salt, and roast for 15 minutes.
  3. Make Meatballs: Combine breadcrumbs, milk, beef, scallions, ginger, garlic, salt, and Gochujang. Form into meatballs.
  4. Bake: Place meatballs on the baking sheet and bake for 14-16 minutes.
  5. Prepare BBQ Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a saucepan, thicken with cornstarch mixture.
  6. Coat Meatballs: Toss baked meatballs in BBQ sauce, broil for a few minutes.
  7. Serve: Drizzle with reserved BBQ sauce, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add more Gochujang or sriracha to the sauce.
  • Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup or brown sugar.
  • Make sure meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.

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Keywords: Korean BBQ meatballs, sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, Gochujang sauce, easy dinner recipe

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