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Korean BBQ Meatballs and Vegetables

Korean BBQ Meatballs and Vegetables
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Korean BBQ Meatballs and Vegetables, a dish that perfectly balances sweet and spicy notes. These juicy meatballs, made from ground beef and infused with gochujang, are coated in a rich BBQ sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Paired with roasted sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts, this one-pan meal is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. In just 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking, you can serve a crowd-pleasing dish ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests.

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, gluten-free if needed
  • 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, plus 1 Tbsp water
  • Sesame seeds
  • Green onion

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a baking sheet.
  2. Toss diced sweet potatoes and halved brussels sprouts with sesame oil and salt on one side of the baking sheet; roast for 15 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs with milk; let sit for 5 minutes.
  4. Add ground beef, scallion whites, ginger, garlic, salt, and gochujang to the breadcrumb mixture; mix thoroughly.
  5. Shape into meatballs and arrange on the baking sheet alongside roasted vegetables.
  6. Drizzle with remaining sesame oil; bake for 14-16 minutes until cooked through.
  7. For the BBQ sauce, combine all sauce ingredients except cornstarch in a saucepan; bring to boil.
  8. Thicken with dissolved cornstarch; coat meatballs in sauce before broiling for 2-3 minutes.

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