A healthier twist on a family favorite.
Meatloaf is one of those dishes you can always count on in a pinch. It’s easy, it doesn’t call for any unusual ingredients, and you know it will satisfy the family. And if you get tired of having it plain, there are lots of ways to dress it up, from Chipotle Glazed Meatloaf to Mini Meatloaf Cupcakes.
But these days, it seems like everyone is telling us to eat less red meat. If it’s not doctors warning us about heart disease, it’s scientists telling us how burping cows are warming up the planet. And even if we don’t listen to them, the price of beef at the grocery store is enough to put us off at least a little.
What does this mean? Do we need to give up our faithful old standby?
Not with this Turkey Meatloaf recipe! It tastes just like the classic meatloaf you know and love, but it swaps out the ground beef for lean, healthy ground turkey. It’s got less than one-third as much fat as beef, and nearly twice as much protein. And it’s around 30 percent cheaper, too.
Give it a try, and you’ll see how easy it is to satisfy the family in a healthier way. PS… don’t forget to pack those leftover for lunch the next day. We love these lunchboxes!(amazon link) 
How to Make Turkey Meatloaf
Ingredients you will need:
- olive oil
- onion
- salt, pepper to your liking
- garlic
- dried parsley
- dried basil
- ground turkey
- bread crumbs
- milk
- Worcestershire sauce
- egg
- ketchup
- brown sugar
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper then stir in garlic and herbs. Cook for about 1 minute more. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, milk, Worcestershire, egg, and onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- On prepared baking dish with cooking spray. Form meat mixture into a loaf. In a small bowl, stir ketchup and brown sugar until combined, then brush over loaf. Bake for 1 hour 20 minutes.
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Turkey Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small diced
- salt
- pepper
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp. dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 2 lb. ground turkey
- 3/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 c. ketchup
- 2 tbsp. brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper then stir in garlic and herbs. Cook for about 1 minute more. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, milk, Worcestershire, egg, and onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine
- On prepared baking dish with cooking spray. Form meat mixture into a loaf. In a small bowl, stir ketchup and brown sugar until combined, then brush over loaf. Bake for 1 hour 20 minutes.
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Nutrition Information:
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Agnelina says
A great recipe, Corey! It sounds SO delish & healthy. One thing which I add is some diced red bell pepper, b/c my family & I like bell peppers in our meatloaves, yet no-one else seems to. Gee, I wonder why?.