Turkey Meatloaf
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
342 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Turkey Meatloaf
Description
The meatloaf combines 2 pounds of ground turkey with traditional dried herbs such as basil, oregano, and parsley, enhanced by salt and pepper for seasoning. Bread crumbs provide structure, while milk keeps the mixture moist. Worcestershire sauce is added for a subtle depth of flavor. It is shaped into a free-form loaf baked in a greased pan.
The glaze consists of ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes, creating a balance of sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy notes that coat the meatloaf. Half the glaze is brushed on before baking, and the other half is added later to ensure a glaze layer with caramelized edges after increasing baking temperature.
After baking, letting the meatloaf rest allows juices to redistribute, making slices firm and easier to cut. This dish suits a main course accompanied by sides such as vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Meatloaf
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 1 cup bread crumbs plain
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Glaze
- 1 cup ketchup
- ¼ cup brown sugar tightly packed
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a glass baking pan (9x13) with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl combine ground turkey, bread crumbs, basil, oregano, parsley, salt, pepper, milk, and worcestershire sauce. Knead until combined.
- Shape meat into a log or loaf. This is a free-form loaf so it doesn't need to be perfect.
- In a small mixing bowl whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, salt, and red pepper flakes. Pour half of this mixture over the meatloaf, reserving the remaining half for later.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes
- After 45 minutes, remove from oven and pour the remaining sauce over the loaf.Increase temperature to 400 degrees and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Let rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1102mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 714mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 275IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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