Description
Korean-inspired meatloaf by Bobby Flay blends savory beef with gochujang and sesame notes. Hearty comfort meets bold Korean flavors for a delicious dinner you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef (85/15 blend)
- 1 lb (454 g) ground pork
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 eggs
- ½ large onion
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tbsps gochujang chile paste
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsps rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- Cooking spray (neutral oil like vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) with rack positioned centrally for balanced heat circulation.
- Glaze Creation: Whisk gochujang, ketchup, vinegar, and light brown sugar into a lustrous, harmonious sauce. Set aside momentarily.
- Meat Composition: Grate or finely chop onion into a large mixing bowl. Incorporate panko, ground beef, ground pork, eggs, garlic, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, gochujang paste, salt, and pepper. Blend ingredients gently, maintaining a light touch to preserve delicate texture.
- Loaf Formation: Spray loaf pan with cooking spray, transfer meat mixture, and smooth surface with moistened hand. Place pan on rimmed baking sheet to catch potential drippings.
- Initial Baking Phase: Roast for 45 minutes, then remove and drain excess fat. Brush half the prepared glaze across meatloaf surface with generous strokes.
- Final Cooking Process: Continue baking 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Activate broiler, positioning rack near top, and caramelize glaze for 3-4 minutes until beautifully burnished.
- Resting and Serving: Allow meatloaf to rest 10 minutes for juice redistribution. Slice and present warm, optional drizzle of remaining glaze for enhanced flavor complexity.
Notes
- Prevent Dense Texture: Mix ingredients gently and briefly to keep meatloaf tender and light, avoiding heavy compression.
- Manage Fat Release: Place loaf pan on rimmed baking sheet to catch drippings and prevent oven mess during cooking.
- Achieve Perfect Doneness: Use instant-read thermometer to confirm internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe, juicy meat.
- Boost Flavor Intensity: Brush glaze midway and at end of cooking to create caramelized, sticky-sweet Korean-inspired exterior.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg