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Korean Beef Meatballs With A Side of Rice
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Korean Beef Meatballs With A Side of Rice

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Korean Beef Meatballs and Rice

One of my goals was to try new things this year and this is one of my favorite new recipes! This recipe is easy, fun, delicious and not to mention…BEAUTIFUL! This recipe has it all…it’s fresh, saucy and full of robust flavors. This recipe even passed the toddler test….that’s right, my three year old cleans her plate when this is on the menu.

This recipe cooks up pretty fast and it uses two of my handiest kitchen appliances; the instant pot and air fryer. As a working mom, these two appliances really come in handy when it’s been a long day and everyone is tired and hungry. You can pretty much guarantee that the air fryer and instant pot are being used at least two times a week in our house. For this recipe I use the instant pot as a rice cooker and the air fryer to cook the meatballs. You could just as easily make this meal without both of these appliances by using the stovetop and oven.

This recipe is perfect for those that like to try new foods and flavors. My husband always says, “you eat with your eyes first”, so I strive for perfect plating when I present meals. This is one of those meals that doesn’t take to much fuss to plate as it is always a beautiful dish! Ingredients are important here to get all of those great flavors. I have also found that most of the ingredients can be found in your kitchen without having to buy up a ton of one off ingredients. That makes it a budget friendly meal as well! Now, I hope you enjoy this recipe as much our family does and don’t forget, if you try it out let me know!

KOREAN BEEF MEATBALLS WITH RICE

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 bag of frozen meatballs
  • 1/4 tsp fresh ground ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Sriracha Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • Cucumber, slices into thin rounds
  • Peanuts, chopped (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds, lightly toasted (for garnish)
  • Green onion, for garnish

Directions:

  • Make rice in instant pot according to instant rice cooking directions.
  • Once instant pot is performing the natural release, add meatballs to air fryer and cook for 8 to 10 minutes at 350 degree’s F.
  • While meatballs are cooking, in a medium sauce pan combine ginger, garlic, soy sauce, water, brown sugar, Sriracha,vinegar and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer. Mix together cornstarch and tbsp of water and add to sauce.
  • Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add meatballs to sauce.
  • To plate; add rice topped with meatballs, drizzle with sauce and top with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, green onion and peanuts.
  • Add thinly sliced cucumber in the side of dish.
  • Enjoy!
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Sunday Brunch – Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Bacon and Sunny Side Up Eggs

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Our family had a late night last night, so we opted to sleep in and make a late Sunday Brunch this morning. Nothing hits the spot more than fresh eggs, bacon, Parmesan cheese and brussels sprouts on a lazy Sunday morning! I made my Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Bacon and Sunny Side Up Eggs which always seems to be a crowd pleaser at our house. This recipe is easy to make, easy to clean up, rich, and will leave you feeling full and satisfied all day!

Fresh eggs, bacon, brussels sprouts and a touch of Parmesan cheese is all you need to make this delicious brunch.

My husband is a huge fan of brussels sprouts and he likes them with a dash of salt and pepper, garlic and onion powered and a small drizzle of olive oil. I always cut the brussels down into quarters for the larger one and half size for the smaller ones. I like to cook brussels in the air fryer for a fast and crispy result. I also cook my bacon ahead of time to allow it time to cool and be chopped into fresh bacon pieces. I usually cook my bacon in the oven at 350 degrees F on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper for about 10 minutes or until done. Cooking the bacon on parchment paper makes for a stress free and easy clean up!

Prepping the Brussels sprouts.

It’s also important to get the eggs out of the fridge early, so they come up to room temperature before frying them. I use a pat of butter and I make sure that my pan is nice and hot when the eggs go in to ensure they cook evenly and that the yolk will be perfectly runny. I finish my sunny side up eggs in the oven to get all of the egg whites cooked through. This recipe is easy, delicious and rich! I hope you enjoy it!

Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Bacon and Sunny Side Up Eggs

Ingredients:

  • 4 large eggs; cooked sunny side up
  • 4 strips of thick cut bacon; cooked, drained and chopped into pieces
  • A bundle of fresh Brussels sprouts; rinsed, quartered/halved, seasoned
  • Parmesan cheese; freshly grated
  • Salt and peppper

Directions:

  • Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees F and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Add brussels sprouts to air fryer and set time for 10 to 13 minutes. Shake basket half way through.
  • While brussels are cooking, make sunny side up eggs.
  • Once brussels are done remove from air fryer to plate, top with bacon pieces and eggs.
  • Shave fresh Parmesan cheese over top and add a dash of salt and pepper.
  • Enjoy!

This recipe easily feeds 4.