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Korean BBQ Meatballs and Vegetables

Deliciously seasoned meatballs paired with colorful vegetables, all glazed with a savory Korean BBQ sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground pork
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs preferably panko
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp green onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger grated
  • 1 tsp black pepper
Vegetables
  • 1 cup bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup zucchini sliced
  • 1 cup carrots sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
Korean BBQ Sauce
  • 1/2 cup gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated

Method
 

Prepare Meatballs
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, green onion, ginger, and black pepper.
  3. Mix until well combined and form into 1-inch meatballs.
  4. Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
Cook Vegetables
  1. While the meatballs are baking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add bell pepper, zucchini, and carrots, and season with salt.
  3. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Prepare BBQ Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
Combine and Serve
  1. Once meatballs are done, remove from the oven and toss them in the BBQ sauce.
  2. Serve meatballs over sautéed vegetables.
  3. Garnish with additional green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

For a spicier kick, add more gochujang to the sauce.

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