Description
This Korean BBQ Meatloaf offers a delicious twist on a classic comfort food. Juicy ground beef is combined with Korean flavors like gochujang and sesame oil, then topped with a sweet and spicy glaze for a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Meatloaf:
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (85% lean)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
For the glaze:
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
Garnish:
- toasted sesame seeds
- sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet or loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare panko mixture: In a small bowl, combine panko and milk; let soak for 5 minutes.
- Mix meatloaf ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, soaked panko mixture, egg, green onions, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, chopped onion, gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Shape into a loaf on the prepared baking sheet or press into a loaf pan.
- Make glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, gochujang, honey, and soy sauce for the glaze. Spread half of the glaze over the meatloaf.
- Bake: Bake for 40 minutes, then spread the remaining glaze on top and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Rest and garnish: Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice, kimchi, or roasted vegetables for a Korean-inspired comfort meal.
- For less heat, reduce the gochujang or mix it with extra ketchup.
- Leftovers make excellent sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
