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Korean BBQ Meatballs with Roasted Vegetables

Korean BBQ Meatballs with Roasted Vegetables for a Healthy Feast

Enjoy Korean BBQ Meatballs with Roasted Vegetables – a healthy and flavorful dish perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 large Egg no direct substitutes suggested
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs use gluten-free breadcrumbs for gluten-free version
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic fresh garlic is recommended
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onion can substitute with chives or omit
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil can substitute with olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce use tamari for gluten-free alternative
For the Roasted Vegetables
  • 2 medium Carrots any seasonal vegetables can be used
  • 2 cups Broccoli can swap with bell peppers or zucchini
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce adjust for desired saltiness
  • 2 tbsp Gochujang can swap with a mix of sriracha and hoisin
  • 2 tbsp Honey maple syrup works as an alternative
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar white wine vinegar can also be used
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar reduce for lower sugar option
  • 2 cloves Garlic (for sauce) fresh minced garlic is best choice

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wash and chop the carrots and broccoli into bite-sized pieces, toss with olive oil and salt.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped green onion, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Mix gently.
  4. Form the mixture into 1½-inch meatballs and place on one half of the baking sheet, spreading the vegetables on the other half.
  5. Bake for 20-22 minutes until meatballs are golden brown and vegetables are tender.
  6. In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, gochujang, honey, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and minced garlic. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  7. Remove baked meatballs from the oven and toss with the warm BBQ sauce.
  8. Serve meatballs over roasted vegetables, garnished with sesame seeds and extra green onion.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

The Korean BBQ Meatballs freeze beautifully, making meal prep easy. Serve them over jasmine rice or in lettuce wraps for variety.

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