Flavorful And Satisfying Turkey Meatloaf
A comforting meatloaf made with lean ground turkey for a lighter take on the traditional classic. The result is moist, flavorful, and satisfying—perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Servings: 8
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Ingredients
Meatloaf
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2 pounds 90% lean ground turkey, or use 1 pound ground beef plus 1 pound ground turkey
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½ cup panko breadcrumbs
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¼ cup whole milk, or beef broth, plus more if needed
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2 large eggs, whisked
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2–3 Tablespoons fresh parsley, or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
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2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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2 Tablespoons ketchup
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1 ¼ teaspoons Kosher salt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
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½ cup ketchup or BBQ sauce (a half-and-half blend works great)
- 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
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Heat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet or a 9×5-inch loaf pan with foil, lightly coat with nonstick spray, and set aside.
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Combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large bowl. Mix until everything is just incorporated—avoid overworking the meat.
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Shape the mixture into a loaf on the prepared baking sheet. Stir together the ketchup or BBQ sauce with the brown sugar, then spread the mixture over the top. Add a sprinkle of pepper if you like.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the center registers 160°F. Let the meatloaf rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into 8 to 10 pieces.
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Want to use fresh onion and garlic? Swap in ½ cup chopped onion and 4 minced garlic cloves—just sauté them briefly in olive oil first.
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For a bit of spice, try adding red pepper flakes to the meat or mix a little chili sauce or sriracha into the topping.
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To make the recipe gluten-free, substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs or old-fashioned oats.
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For extra sauce lovers: prepare a second batch of the topping and either brush it on during the last 10 minutes of baking or serve it alongside the slices.
- Choosing good-quality ground turkey will give you the best flavor and texture.