Description
Korean meatloaf with gochujang glaze is a delightful fusion of bold flavors and comforting textures, making it an ideal dish for family dinners or meal prep. This easy-to-follow recipe features tender ground beef combined with a sweet and spicy gochujang glaze that elevates the classic meatloaf to new heights. The aromatic mix of garlic, onion, and green onions, along with the unique glaze, creates a flavor explosion in every bite. Serve it alongside steamed rice or fresh vegetables for a complete meal that will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 1 large onion (finely diced)
- 8 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 2 tbsp gochujang
- 5 green onions (minced)
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- For the glaze: 3 tbsp apricot jam
- 2 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp rice apple vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp granulated garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent (about 10 minutes). Add crushed garlic and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled onion mixture with minced green onions, gochujang, eggs, and kosher salt.
- In another bowl, mix ground beef and panko breadcrumbs together. Combine both mixtures gently without overmixing.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf on a baking sheet or in a loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until it reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C), about 40 minutes.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing apricot jam, gochujang, rice apple vinegar, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
- Once the meatloaf hits 140°F, spread the glaze evenly over the top and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 105mg