Description
These Korean BBQ Meatball Rice Bowls bring together juicy, tender meatballs glazed in sticky-sweet Korean BBQ sauce, resting on fluffy white rice with crunchy cucumbers, fresh carrots, and a drizzle of spicy mayo. It’s the perfect mix of comfort and bold flavor—ideal for easy dinner ideas, food prep, healthy snacks, or weeknight dinner ideas with global flair. If you’re looking for a quick meal that feels special, this easy recipe delivers huge on flavor and texture.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef or pork
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1/2 cup Korean BBQ sauce
3 cups cooked white rice
1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons spicy mayo (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef or pork, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, breadcrumbs, and egg. Mix until just combined.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and roll meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls.
3. Bake for 15–18 minutes until cooked through.
4. In a skillet over medium heat, add cooked meatballs and Korean BBQ sauce. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until glazed.
5. Prepare rice, slice cucumber, and shred carrots while meatballs simmer.
6. Assemble bowls with rice, glazed meatballs, cucumber, carrots, spicy mayo, green onions, and sesame seeds.
7. Serve warm and enjoy immediately or save for meal prep.
Notes
Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option without losing flavor.
These meatballs freeze well—glaze fresh before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked, Simmered
- Cuisine: Korean Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 110mg