Description

Bold, comforting, and packed with flavor—these Korean BBQ Meatball Rice Bowls are a weeknight winner and a meal-prep hero. Juicy meatballs glazed in a sweet-spicy Korean BBQ sauce sit on top of fluffy rice, paired with fresh, crisp vegetables and a creamy spicy mayo drizzle. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick dinner, healthy lunch prep, or whenever you’re craving big flavor fast. Whether you’re into quick breakfast fixes, easy dinner ideas, or healthy snack bowls, this dish will easily make your weekly rotation.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

2 tablespoons soy sauce (for meatballs)

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for binding)

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons gochujang

2 tablespoons soy sauce (for glaze)

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

2 tablespoons water

2 cups cooked white rice

1/2 cup shredded carrots

1/2 cup sliced cucumber

2 tablespoons chopped green onions

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 teaspoon sriracha (or to taste)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and breadcrumbs until just combined.

2. Form the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs.

3. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes or pan-sear until fully cooked.

4. In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and water. Simmer 5–7 minutes until thickened.

5. Toss the cooked meatballs in the glaze until evenly coated.

6. Prepare your rice, slice cucumbers, and shred carrots while meatballs cook.

7. Mix mayo and sriracha in a small bowl to make spicy mayo.

8. Assemble bowls with rice, glazed meatballs, vegetables, spicy mayo, green onions, and sesame seeds.

9. Serve warm and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Make sure to simmer the glaze long enough for it to thicken—don’t rush it.

For best texture, store each component separately if prepping ahead.

Use a cookie scoop to keep your meatballs uniform in size and cooking time.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baked / Pan-seared
Cuisine: Korean-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 520
Sugar: 9
Sodium: 870
Fat: 25
Saturated Fat: 6
Unsaturated Fat: 15
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 48
Fiber: 3
Protein: 26
Cholesterol: 80

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