Description
This Sweet & Spicy Korean BBQ Meatloaf blends traditional comfort food with bold Asian flavors. Featuring ground beef, gochujang, garlic, and ginger, it's coated with a sticky, sweet and spicy BBQ glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this fusion recipe is a mouthwatering twist on a classic meatloaf.
Ingredients
1½ lbs ground beef
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon grated ginger
½ small onion, finely chopped
¼ cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and onion. Mix until fully combined.
Transfer meat mixture into a loaf shape in a greased baking dish or loaf pan.
In a separate bowl, mix gochujang, brown sugar, ketchup, and rice vinegar to create the glaze.
Brush half the glaze over the meatloaf.
Bake for 35 minutes. Remove, brush with remaining glaze, and return to oven for 10–15 minutes or until internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C).
Let rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before slicing.
Notes
For a leaner option, use ground turkey or chicken.
Leftovers make great meatloaf sandwiches the next day.
Adjust gochujang for desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/6 loaf)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg