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Korean BBQ Meatballs and Vegetables

Korean BBQ Meatballs and Vegetables
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If you’re seeking a flavorful and family-friendly meal that brings everyone together, look no further than these Korean BBQ Meatballs and Vegetables. This dish combines tender ground beef meatballs glazed in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce with roasted sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts. It’s simple to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. The balance of flavors—sweet, savory, and umami—will have everyone coming back for seconds. Plus, this recipe is versatile, allowing you to customize the vegetables or protein to suit your family’s preferences.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 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
  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs (gluten-free if needed)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 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)
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup (or brown sugar)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon Gochujang (or sriracha sauce, plus more to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch, plus 1 tablespoon water
  • sesame seeds
  • green onion

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Roast cubed sweet potatoes and halved brussels sprouts on a baking sheet with sesame oil and salt for 15 minutes.
  3. While vegetables roast, mix panko breadcrumbs with milk in a bowl; let sit for 5 minutes.
  4. Add ground beef, scallion whites, ginger, garlic, salt, and gochujang to the breadcrumb mixture; mix well.
  5. Form into 20-22 meatballs and place on the baking sheet alongside veggies; drizzle with sesame oil.
  6. Bake for 14-16 minutes until cooked through.
  7. Prepare the Korean BBQ sauce by combining all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat; thicken with cornstarch mixed with water.
  8. Toss baked meatballs in the BBQ sauce; broil for an additional 2-3 minutes.

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