Korean Meatloaf With Gochujang Glaze (Printable Version)
Bold Korean-style meatloaf with spicy-sweet gochujang glaze, featuring ground beef, pork, and aromatic aromatics.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meat Mixture
01 - 1 ½ lbs ground beef (80/20 fat ratio)
02 - ½ lb ground pork
03 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - ½ cup whole milk
06 - 4 green onions, finely chopped
07 - 1 medium carrot, grated
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
10 - 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
11 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
12 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
13 - 1 tsp salt
14 - ½ tsp black pepper
→ Gochujang Glaze
15 - 3 tbsp gochujang
16 - 2 tbsp ketchup
17 - 2 tbsp honey
18 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
19 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
20 - 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray.
02 - Combine ground beef, ground pork, panko, eggs, milk, green onions, carrot, garlic, ginger, 2 tbsp gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently with hands or spatula until just combined—avoid overmixing to prevent tough texture.
03 - Transfer mixture to prepared loaf pan, pressing gently to shape evenly.
04 - Whisk together 3 tbsp gochujang, ketchup, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth.
05 - Spread half the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf using a brush or spatula.
06 - Bake for 45 minutes until glaze begins to caramelize.
07 - Remove from oven, spread remaining glaze on top, and return to oven for another 10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
08 - Let meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving to allow juices to redistribute.
# Top Tips:
01 -
- The gochujang glaze creates this incredible sticky caramelized exterior that makes people literally moan when they take their first bite
- Using both beef and pork gives you the perfect balance of richness and tenderness so it never dries out
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- Overmixing the meat mixture makes for a tough, rubbery texture, so use a light hand and stop as soon as everything is combined
- Letting the meatloaf rest before slicing is absolutely crucial for keeping all those flavorful juices inside
03 -
- Use the pulse function on your food processor to grate the carrot and mince the garlic together, saving time and ensuring even distribution
- Line your entire baking sheet with foil underneath the loaf pan, because that glaze will bubble over and caramelized sugar is a nightmare to clean