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Korean BBQ Meatballs with Roasted Vegetables

Korean BBQ Meatballs with Roasted Vegetables

Korean BBQ Meatballs with Roasted Vegetables combines juicy meatballs and colorful veggies in a delightful dish that's easy to prepare and full of flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 413

Ingredients
  

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
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
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup or brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Gochujang or sriracha sauce plus more to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 Tablespoon water
Toppings
  • sesame seeds
  • green onion

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and arrange the oven rack to the top position. Gently grease a large baking sheet with olive oil or line with parchment paper.
  2. Place the sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts on one half of the sheet pan. Drizzle with 1 Tablespoon of sesame oil and sprinkle with salt to taste. Toss to coat and arrange them in a single layer with the brussels sprouts cut side down. Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  3. While they’re roasting, make the meatballs. Add the breadcrumbs to a large bowl and pour the milk on top. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Chop the scallions and garlic, separating the scallion whites from the greens.
  4. To the breadcrumb mixture, add the beef, scallion whites, ginger, garlic, salt, and Gochujang. Use clean hands to mix until well combined. Use a medium cookie scoop to form the meatballs into 1 1/2-inch meatballs (20-22 meatballs).
  5. Remove the veggies from the oven and place the meatballs in a single layer on the other side of the sheet pan. Drizzle with the remaining sesame oil.
Baking
  1. Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the sweet potatoes are tender and the brussels sprouts are golden and crispy.
  2. While they're baking, make the Korean BBQ sauce. Combine all ingredients except the cornstarch in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Combine the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until dissolved and whisk it into the BBQ sauce. Continue to stir and boil for 1-2 minutes, until thickened. Remove from heat and separate 1/3 cup to a separate bowl for drizzling.
  4. Carefully remove the baked meatballs from the pan and add them to the saucepan with the BBQ sauce, tossing to coat. Place them back on the baking pan. Turn the oven to broil and broil the meatballs and veggies for 2-3 minutes, until the BBQ sauce bubbles and the potatoes get slightly crispy.
  5. Serve with the remaining BBQ sauce and sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 27gFat: 12gSodium: 1551mgFiber: 6gSugar: 19g

Notes

This recipe can be easily customized with different vegetables and sauces. Try adding bell peppers or zucchini for a twist. Also, wet your hands while forming the meatballs to prevent sticking.

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