Description
These Korean BBQ Meatball Rice Bowls are the perfect mix of sweet, spicy, and savory comfort. Juicy beef meatballs glazed in a gochujang BBQ sauce are served over fluffy rice with crisp veggies and a golden fried egg. Quick, bold, and absolutely irresistible—perfect for weeknights or meal prep!
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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1 large egg
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp grated ginger
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2 tbsp soy sauce (divided)
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2 tbsp brown sugar
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1–2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
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3 cups cooked white rice
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½ cucumber, thinly sliced
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1 carrot, julienned
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2 green onions, chopped
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Sesame seeds, for garnish
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Optional: 2 fried eggs (for serving)
Instructions
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Make the Meatballs:
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, and 1 tbsp soy sauce. Mix gently until combined. Form into 1–1½ inch meatballs. -
Cook the Meatballs:
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside. -
Make the Sauce:
In the same skillet, whisk together remaining soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. -
Combine:
Return meatballs to the pan and toss until evenly coated with sauce. -
Assemble the Bowls:
Spoon rice into bowls, top with glazed meatballs, cucumbers, carrots, and green onions. Add a fried egg if desired. Garnish with sesame seeds and extra sauce.
Notes
Adjust gochujang for heat level—use less for mild flavor, more for extra spice.
You can substitute ground chicken or turkey for a lighter version.
Meatballs and sauce can be prepped ahead and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Rice Bowl
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg