02/05/2025
Korean-Style BBQ Meatballs with Rice & Creamy Sauce 🇰🇷
Ingredients:
For the Meatballs:
1 pound ground pork
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Rice:
1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
For the Green Beans:
1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed
For the Creamy Sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon sriracha
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
Make the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground pork, panko bread crumbs, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, gochujang, sesame oil, ginger powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
Grill the Meatballs: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill the meatballs for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Cook the Green Beans: Steam or boil green beans until tender-crisp.
Make the Creamy Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, sriracha, salt, and pepper.
Assemble the Bowls: Divide cooked rice among bowls. Top with grilled meatballs, green beans, and drizzle generously with the Creamy Sauce.
Tips:
You can use any type of ground meat you like for this recipe.
For a spicier sauce, add more gochujang or red pepper flakes.
Serve the bowls with your favorite side dishes, such as kimchi or pickled vegetables.
