Description
Korean BBQ Meatballs and Vegetables are a delightful combination of savory meatballs and vibrant, fresh vegetables. This dish offers an explosion of flavors, featuring juicy meatballs glazed with a sweet and spicy Korean BBQ sauce, complemented by tender-crisp bell peppers and zucchini. Perfect for casual weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress family and friends while satisfying your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup Korean BBQ sauce (plus extra for glazing)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing vegetables)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, garlic, green onions, half of the Korean BBQ sauce, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- 3. Shape the mixture into meatballs about one inch in diameter and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- 4. Bake for 20 minutes, brushing with additional BBQ sauce halfway through cooking.
- 5. While meatballs bake, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté bell peppers and zucchini until tender-crisp (about 5 minutes).
- 6. Combine roasted meatballs with sautéed vegetables in a bowl and drizzle with remaining Korean BBQ sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball with vegetables (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg