Korean BBQ Meatball Rice Bowls
Bring vibrant flavors to your table with these Korean BBQ Meatball Rice Bowls. Tender beef and pork meatballs are glazed in a sticky-sweet Korean BBQ sauce and served over fluffy white rice, paired with fresh vegetables and a soft-boiled egg. This easy dinner is a perfect balance of comfort and freshness, making it an ideal weeknight meal or a show-stopping dish for guests. These bowls are a great option for anyone looking for quick dinner ideas, Asian-inspired recipes, or family-friendly meals packed with flavor.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- skillet
- Cutting Board
- Knife
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup Korean BBQ sauce
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- 0.5 cup shredded carrots
- 0.5 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 0.5 cup sliced cucumber
- 4 soft-boiled eggs
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, ground pork, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, breadcrumbs, and egg. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form 1 to 1 ½ inch meatballs and cook in an oiled skillet over medium heat until golden brown on all sides.
- Add Korean BBQ sauce to the skillet, simmer, and coat the meatballs until glazed.
- Cook rice, slice cucumbers, shred carrots and cabbage, and make soft-boiled eggs.
- Add rice to bowls, top with meatballs, vegetables, and eggs. Drizzle extra sauce and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
Do not overmix the meat to keep the meatballs tender.
Store components separately for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 20mg
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