Description
This Sweet & Spicy Korean BBQ Meatloaf brings the bold, dynamic flavors of Korean BBQ to a classic comfort dish. Perfectly balanced with heat, sweetness, and savory notes, it’s an easy recipe that’s sure to elevate your dinner table.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a loaf pan.
2️⃣ Combine ground beef, sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, egg, and panko breadcrumbs in a large bowl. Mix until just combined.
3️⃣ Shape mixture into a loaf and place in the prepared pan.
4️⃣ Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until fully cooked.
5️⃣ In the final 10 minutes, glaze the loaf with a mix of gochujang and honey.
6️⃣ Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of gochujang to suit your spice tolerance.
- Avoid overmixing the meat mixture to ensure a tender loaf.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Fusion
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6th of the meatloaf)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Korean BBQ Meatloaf, Sweet & Spicy Meatloaf, Easy Korean Recipe, Fusion Meatloaf Recipe, Comfort Food with a Twist