Description
This Korean-inspired meatloaf features a delicious blend of ground beef and pork, enhanced with gochujang and sesame oil. Packed with rice and fresh vegetables, it offers a hearty and flavorful meal that’s perfect for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 cup cooked rice (preferably short-grain)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup ketchup (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork.
- Add the cooked rice to the meat mixture.
- Sprinkle in the breadcrumbs to help bind the meatloaf.
- Add the finely chopped green onions and onion.
- Stir in the minced garlic.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, gochujang, sesame oil, brown sugar, black pepper, and salt.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the meat and rice mixture. Mix everything together until well combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Add the beaten egg to the mixture and mix until just combined.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a loaf pan.
- Transfer the meat mixture onto the prepared baking sheet or into the loaf pan, shaping it into a loaf if using a baking sheet.
- Spread the ketchup evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
- Place the meatloaf in the preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- After 45 minutes, check the meatloaf; cover it loosely with aluminum foil if it’s browning too quickly.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for about 10-15 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the meatloaf to a cutting board and slice into thick pieces, about 1 inch each.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top for garnish.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the level of gochujang based on your spice preference.
- This meatloaf pairs well with steamed vegetables or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes