Description
Korean meatloaf with gochujang glaze is a flavorful twist on a classic comfort dish, perfect for a family dinner or gathering. This savory beef loaf is enhanced by a sweet and spicy gochujang glaze that elevates every bite, making it a standout centerpiece on your dining table. Easy to prepare and versatile, this recipe allows you to serve the meatloaf with rice, vegetables, or even in sandwiches for delightful leftovers. Whether you’re an experienced cook or just starting out, this dish promises to impress everyone with its rich flavors and impressive presentation.
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 tsp kosher salt
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten to combine)
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp apricot jam (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp gochujang (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp rice apple vinegar (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp honey (for glaze)
- 2 tsp soy sauce (for glaze)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (for glaze)
- 1/2 tsp granulated garlic powder (or 2 cloves garlic, minced for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté the onions in vegetable oil until translucent; add garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes, then cool.
- In a bowl, combine cooled onion mixture with minced green onion, gochujang, eggs, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix ground beef with panko breadcrumbs before combining both mixtures gently.
- Shape the meat mixture in a loaf pan or freeform on a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 40 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 140°F.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing apricot jam, gochujang, vinegar, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic powder.
- Glaze the meatloaf and return it to the oven until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg