Description
Korean BBQ Meatball Rice Bowls are a flavorful and satisfying dish featuring juicy meatballs, fluffy rice, and fresh veggies. Perfect for any occasion, these bowls are easy to prepare and customize.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Korean BBQ sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup assorted vegetables (carrots, cucumbers, etc.)
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, chopped green onions, minced garlic, and half of the Korean BBQ sauce. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- While the meatballs bake, cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Fluff rice with a fork and set aside.
- Layer cooked rice in bowls as the base. Top with meatballs and drizzle remaining Korean BBQ sauce over everything.
- Garnish with fresh veggies and sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - Swap ground beef for turkey or tofu for a vegetarian option. - Feel free to mix in your favorite vegetables or add gochujang for extra heat. - Store leftovers in an airtight container; they last up to three days in the fridge.