Turkey Meatloaf
A lighter spin on a classic comfort food, packed with lean protein and tastes moist, tender and super flavorful.
Prep: 10 mins | Total: 55 mins | Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Meatloaf:
- 1 lb - 90% lean ground turkey, or 1 lb ground beef and 1 lb ground turkey
- ¼ cup - Panko breadcrumbs
- ⅛ cup - Whole milk, or beef broth, plus more as needed
- 1 large - Egg, whisked
- 1-1½ tbsp - Fresh parsley, or 2 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tbsp - Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp - Ketchup
- ⅝ tsp - Kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp - Ground black pepper
- ½ tsp - Garlic powder
- ½ tsp - Onion powder
- Sauce:
- ¼ cup - Ketchup or BBQ sauce (or half and half)
- 1 tbsp - Light brown sugar
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet or 9x5-inch loaf pan with foil. Lightly spray with nonstick spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the turkey, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until combined. Don't overmix or the meat won't be as tender.
- Form the mixture into a loaf shape on the baking sheet. In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup and/or BBQ sauce and brown sugar. Pour over the top of the meatloaf. Add pepper on top, if desired.
- Bake 45 to 55 minutes, or until the center reaches 160°F. Allow to rest 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into 8 to 10 slices.
Notes
- You may substitute fresh onion and garlic (½ cup onion, 4 garlic cloves minced), but sauté them with a little olive oil before adding to the meat.
- For a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat or a few dashes of chili sauce or sriracha to the sauce.
- To make gluten free, use gluten free breadcrumbs or old fashioned oats.
- For extra saucy meatloaf, mix up another batch of sauce and brush it on during the last 10 minutes of cooking, or use it for dipping.
- Tip: Use good quality ground turkey for optimal flavor.
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