Korean BBQ Meatball Bowls (Print-Friendly Version)

Delicious bowls featuring Korean BBQ glazed meatballs, fresh vegetables, and a spicy mayo drizzle.

# Ingredients List:

→ Meatballs

01 - 450 g ground beef
02 - 60 g panko breadcrumbs
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2.5 cm piece ginger, grated
06 - 30 ml soy sauce
07 - 15 ml sesame oil
08 - 1 green onion, finely chopped
09 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

→ Glaze

10 - 60 ml soy sauce
11 - 25 g brown sugar
12 - 15 ml rice vinegar
13 - 15 g gochujang
14 - 1 clove garlic, grated
15 - 5 ml sesame oil
16 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch
17 - 15 ml water

→ Spicy Mayo

18 - 60 g mayonnaise
19 - 15 g gochujang
20 - 5 ml lime juice or rice vinegar
21 - 5 ml honey (optional)

→ Bowls

22 - 480 g cooked jasmine rice
23 - 60 g shredded carrots
24 - 0.5 cucumber, thinly sliced
25 - 2 green onions, sliced
26 - Sesame seeds (optional)

# Detailed Cooking Steps:

01 - Combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, green onion, and black pepper in a large bowl until just mixed.
02 - Shape mixture into meatballs using approximately 22 ml (1.5 tablespoons) per ball.
03 - Bake meatballs at 200°C for 18 to 20 minutes or pan-fry in a skillet until browned and cooked through.
04 - In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, gochujang, grated garlic, and sesame oil. Heat and stir until it simmers.
05 - Mix cornstarch with water, add to the simmering sauce, and cook until thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Toss cooked meatballs in the warm glaze until evenly coated.
07 - Combine mayonnaise, gochujang, lime juice, and honey until smooth.
08 - Divide jasmine rice between bowls, top with glazed meatballs, sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, then drizzle with spicy mayo. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds as desired.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Adjust gochujang quantity to suit your preferred spice level. Baking the meatballs provides a healthier option compared to pan-frying.
02 - Jasmine rice can be substituted with other types of rice as preferred.