Description
These Korean BBQ Meatball Rice Bowls are everything you want in a quick dinner or lunch idea—sweet, savory, satisfying, and full of vibrant textures. Juicy meatballs glazed in sticky Korean BBQ sauce sit on a bed of fluffy jasmine rice, with crisp veggies and a drizzle of creamy spicy mayo. Perfect for meal prep, easy dinners, or healthy snack options that don’t skimp on flavor. A must-try for fans of Asian fusion, easy recipes, and bold food ideas.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1/2 cup Korean BBQ sauce (bulgogi-style)
3 cups cooked white jasmine rice
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sriracha
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, breadcrumbs, and egg. Mix until just combined.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll meat mixture into balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
3. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through and slightly browned.
4. While meatballs bake, warm Korean BBQ sauce in a small saucepan.
5. Toss baked meatballs in warm sauce until coated and glossy.
6. Prepare toppings: cook rice if needed, shred carrots, slice cucumbers.
7. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and sriracha to make spicy mayo.
8. Assemble bowls: rice on bottom, 4–5 meatballs on top, then carrots, cucumbers, spicy mayo drizzle, sesame seeds, and green onions if desired.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy warm.
10. Store leftovers in separate containers and reheat before serving.
Notes
Use a mix of ground beef with some fat (like 80/20) for juicier meatballs.
Warm the BBQ sauce before glazing—it clings better and adds richness.
For meal prep, store components separately to keep veggies crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: quick dinner, meal prep, easy rice bowl, healthy snack, Korean BBQ, meatball recipe, food ideas