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Sweet & Spicy Korean BBQ Meatloaf

Sweet & Spicy Korean BBQ Meatloaf

If you’re looking for a twist on a classic comfort food, this Sweet & Spicy Korean BBQ Meatloaf will blow you away! It’s juicy, flavorful, and smothered in a sticky Korean BBQ glaze that’s just the right balance of sweet, savory, and spicy. Plus, it’s easy enough for a weeknight dinner but impressive enough to serve guests.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef (80/20 blend works great)
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ¼ cup Korean BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon gochujang (adjust to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, panko, egg, milk, green onions, garlic, ginger, gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar. Mix gently with your hands or a spatula until just combined — don’t overmix!
  3. Transfer the meat mixture onto the prepared baking sheet or loaf pan. Form it into a loaf shape about 2 inches high.
  4. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
  5. While the meatloaf bakes, stir together the Korean BBQ sauce, ketchup, honey, and gochujang in a small bowl.
  6. After 30 minutes, brush a generous layer of glaze over the meatloaf. Return it to the oven and bake for another 15–20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  7. Let the meatloaf rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with extra glaze if desired!

Notes

Adjust the spice by modifying the amount of gochujang. Serve with steamed rice, pickled veggies, or a crisp Asian slaw for a complete meal.

  • Author: Clara
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Korean-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 390
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 820mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: Korean BBQ meatloaf, spicy meatloaf, easy meatloaf recipe, Korean comfort food