Description
A bold twist on classic comfort food, this Sweet & Spicy Korean BBQ Meatloaf combines juicy ground beef with gochujang, sesame oil, and a sweet-spicy glaze for a flavorful, crowd-pleasing dish.
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
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, olive oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, egg, and panko breadcrumbs. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and transfer to the prepared pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until cooked through and browned on top.
- In the last 10 minutes of baking, brush with a mix of gochujang and honey for glaze.
- Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.
- Adjust gochujang for desired spice level.
- Add chopped vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Meatloaf is done when internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of loaf)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
