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Korean BBQ Meatballs and Vegetables

Korean BBQ Meatballs and Vegetables
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Korean BBQ Meatballs and Vegetables are a delightful fusion of flavors that bring the essence of Korean cuisine right to your kitchen. This dish features tender beef meatballs coated in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce, paired perfectly with roasted sweet potatoes and crispy brussels sprouts. In just 35 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that’s both nutritious and fun to eat. Serve it over steamed rice or as an impressive appetizer at your next gathering. It’s a versatile, family-friendly recipe that will quickly become a weeknight favorite!

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 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 (+ 1 Tbsp water)
  • Sesame seeds
  • Green onion

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare a baking sheet.
  2. Toss cubed sweet potatoes and halved brussels sprouts with sesame oil and salt, then roast for 15 minutes.
  3. Mix panko bread crumbs with milk and let sit. Combine ground beef, scallions, ginger, garlic, salt, and gochujang; form into meatballs.
  4. Place meatballs on the baking sheet alongside the vegetables; drizzle with sesame oil and bake for 14-16 minutes until cooked through.
  5. In a saucepan, combine BBQ sauce ingredients; thicken with cornstarch mixed with water, then coat meatballs in the sauce before broiling for extra flavor.

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