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Korean Meatball Meal Prep


  • Author: beaucollier
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

Juicy, flavor-packed Korean meatballs paired with fluffy rice and roasted broccoli—perfect for meal prep and busy weekdays!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb. Ground Pork
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1/2 Cup Cracker Crumbs or Bread Crumbs
  • 2 Tbsp. Gochujang Sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp. Ground Ginger
  • 1/2 lb. Fresh Broccoli Florets
  • 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 tsp. Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Uncooked Basmati Rice
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1/2 cup Gochujang Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 2 tsp. Sesame Oil
  • 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp. Ground Ginger
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. Honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Mix the meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl until just combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
  4. Prep the broccoli by tossing it with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Bake the meatballs and broccoli for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  6. Cook the basmati rice by boiling with water, then reducing to low and simmering until absorbed.
  7. Whisk together the sauce ingredients until smooth.
  8. Assemble your meal prep containers with rice, meatballs, roasted broccoli, and drizzle the sauce over the top.

Notes

You can freeze both the meatballs and cooked rice for convenient meals later.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Korean Meatballs, Meal Prep, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food, Healthy Recipe