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Sweet and Spicy Korean BBQ Meatloaf: A Flavorful Delight!

Sweet and Spicy Korean BBQ Meatloaf is a flavorful dish that combines the richness of ground beef with a spicy and sweet glaze, making it a delightful meal for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup grated carrot
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions for garnish
For the glaze:
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, carrot, milk, egg, soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, garlic powder, ginger powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  3. Transfer the meat mixture to a loaf pan and shape it into a loaf.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together the ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, and gochujang for the glaze. Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  6. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  7. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSugar: 8g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add more gochujang to the glaze or mix in some chopped jalapeños into the meat mixture.
  • For a healthier option, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef and use whole wheat breadcrumbs.

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