Spicy Korean BBQ Meatloaf

🔥 Spicy Korean BBQ Meatloaf

🥩 Ingredients:

For the Meatloaf:

1 ½ lbs ground beef (80/20) or half beef, half ground pork

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

½ cup milk

2 eggs

4 green onions, finely chopped

1 small onion, finely diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon grated ginger

¼ cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Korean BBQ Glaze:

¼ cup ketchup

2 tablespoons gochujang

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon rice vinegar (optional for tang)

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🔧 Instructions:

1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet or loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Soak breadcrumbs: In a large bowl, combine panko and milk. Let it soak for 5 minutes.

3. Mix meatloaf: Add the ground meat, eggs, green onions, onion, garlic, ginger, gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix just until combined—don’t overwork it.

4. Shape & Bake: Form into a loaf on the baking sheet or press into a loaf pan. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes.

5. Make glaze: While it bakes, mix all glaze ingredients in a small bowl.

6. Glaze & Finish Baking: After 35–40 minutes, remove meatloaf from oven. Spread glaze over the top. Return to oven and bake for 15 more minutes, or until internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C).

7. Rest & Serve: Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.

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🍚 Suggested Sides:

Steamed jasmine or sticky rice

Pickled cucumbers or kimchi

Roasted sesame broccoli

Korean potato salad or sautéed spinach