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Sweet & Spicy Korean BBQ Meatloaf: A Flavor Explosion You Can’t Miss!


  • Author: Marie Lavigne
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

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

Scale
  • 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