Description
Bold, vibrant, and wildly satisfying—this Korean BBQ Meatball Rice Bowl is the perfect fusion of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors in one hearty bowl. Juicy meatballs glazed in a sticky Korean BBQ sauce are served over fluffy jasmine rice with fresh cucumber, crisp carrots, and a spicy gochujang mayo drizzle. This dish is a fantastic option for those seeking easy dinner ideas, quick meal prep recipes, or flavor-packed food ideas. With its colorful presentation and bold flavor profile, it’s a must-try for fans of Asian-inspired meals, healthy snacks, and weeknight dinner recipes.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
0.5 cup breadcrumbs (panko)
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch piece ginger, grated
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 green onion, finely chopped
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon gochujang
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 clove garlic, grated
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
0.25 cup mayo
1 tablespoon gochujang
1 teaspoon lime juice or rice vinegar
1 teaspoon honey (optional)
2 cups cooked jasmine rice
0.5 cup shredded carrots
0.5 cucumber, thinly sliced
2 green onions, sliced
Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, green onion, and black pepper until just combined.
2. Form into meatballs using about 1.5 tablespoons per ball.
3. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes or pan-fry in a skillet until browned and cooked through.
4. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, gochujang, garlic, and sesame oil. Stir and bring to a simmer.
5. Add cornstarch mixed with water and cook until the glaze thickens, about 2–3 minutes.
6. Toss cooked meatballs in the warm glaze to coat evenly.
7. For the spicy mayo, mix mayo, gochujang, lime juice, and honey until smooth.
8. Assemble bowls with rice, glazed meatballs, cucumber, carrots, and drizzle with spicy mayo. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Let the meatball mixture chill before rolling for easier handling and juicier texture.
Cook rice ahead of time and keep warm to speed up assembly.
Double the glaze if you love extra saucy meatballs or want some for drizzling over rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake or Pan-Sear
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Korean meatball bowl, easy dinner, spicy rice bowl, quick meal prep