Description
Savory Korean meatloaf blends traditional American comfort with bold Korean flavors, creating a mouthwatering fusion dish. Sriracha, soy sauce, and sesame oil elevate classic ground beef into a spectacular meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) ground pork
Dry and Fresh Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups panko bread crumbs
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 5 green onions, minced
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds for garnishing (optional)
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 8 cloves garlic, crushed
- 3 tablespoons apricot jam
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic powder or 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat a baking pan with vegetable oil and sauté diced onions over medium heat until they become translucent and soft, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the onion mixture and continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator to cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together chopped green onions, gochujang sauce, eggs, and salt until well incorporated.
- Gently fold ground pork and breadcrumbs into the seasoned onion mixture, being careful not to overmix and maintain a light texture.
- Transfer the meat mixture into a 9.5 inches by 5 inches (24 centimeters by 13 centimeters) loaf pan, ensuring an even distribution.
- Place the loaf pan in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C), which typically takes around 35-45 minutes.
- While the meatloaf is baking, prepare the glaze by combining all glaze ingredients and stirring until smooth and well blended.
- Once the meatloaf reaches 140°F (60°C), carefully spread the prepared glaze evenly over the surface.
- Return the glazed meatloaf to the oven and continue baking until the internal temperature rises to 160°F (71°C), approximately 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the meatloaf rest for 5-7 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Spice up your dinner routine with this Korean-inspired twist on classic meatloaf, packed with bold flavors and unexpected ingredients.
- Gochujang, a Korean chili paste, transforms ordinary meatloaf into an exciting, tangy dish that’ll wake up your taste buds.
- Sautéing onions and garlic beforehand helps develop a deeper, more complex flavor profile in the meat mixture.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes after baking to ensure juicy, tender slices that hold together perfectly.
- Create a glossy, caramelized exterior by brushing the homemade glaze generously during the final baking stage.
- Serve alongside steamed rice or a crisp salad to balance the rich, spicy notes of this Korean-style comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg