Best 6 Fabulous Ground Turkey Meatloaf Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of our savory ground turkey meatloaf, a delectable dish that combines the goodness of ground turkey, aromatic herbs, and a tangy glaze. This recipe promises a moist and flavorful meatloaf that will satisfy your taste buds with every bite. Accompanying this main course are three sensational side dishes: a creamy mashed cauliflower that provides a smooth and comforting complement, a refreshing cucumber salad that adds a crisp and tangy touch, and a delightful roasted red pepper sauce that elevates the meatloaf with its smoky and vibrant flavors. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our ground turkey meatloaf and its trio of irresistible sides.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY MEATLOAF



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Try Ina Garten's Turkey Meatloaf recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network for a leaner take on the American classic.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups chopped yellow onions (2 large onions)
2 tablespoons good olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (1/2 teaspoon dried)
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup chicken stock
1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
5 pounds ground turkey breast
1 1/2 cups plain dry bread crumbs
3 extra-large eggs, beaten
3/4 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • In a medium saute pan, over medium-low heat, cook the onions, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme until translucent, but not browned, approximately 15 minutes. Add the Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste and mix well. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Combine the ground turkey, bread crumbs, eggs, and onion mixture in a large bowl. Mix well and shape into a rectangular loaf on an ungreased sheet pan. Spread the ketchup evenly on top. Bake for 1 1/2 hours until the internal temperature is 160 degrees F. and the meatloaf is cooked through. (A pan of hot water in the oven under the meatloaf will keep the top from cracking.) Serve hot, at room temperature, or cold in a sandwich.

BEST TURKEY MEATLOAF



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After much trial and error trying to make a more healthy meatloaf, I came up with this recipe. It is important to make this on a baking sheet so the liquids can be drained off the meatloaf. Also, do not put the topping on before the meatloaf has cooked for 30 minutes. Turkey creates a lot of juices, so if you put the topping on first it will become watery and runny.

Provided by isabella104

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ pounds ground turkey
¾ cup crushed buttery round crackers
½ cup milk
1 small onion, chopped
1 egg
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup ketchup
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a jelly roll pan.
  • Mix ground turkey, buttery round cracker crumbs, milk, onion, egg, salt, garlic, and black pepper in a bowl; shape into a loaf and place on the prepared jelly roll pan.
  • Mix ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a separate bowl; set aside.
  • Bake meatloaf in preheated oven for 30 minutes; remove from oven and drain liquids. Top meatloaf with ketchup topping. Return loaf to oven and continue baking until no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 84.5 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 880.8 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

GROUND TURKEY MEATLOAF



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Save a few calories without sacrificing flavor with our tasty ground turkey meatloaf recipe!

Provided by Crissy Page

Categories     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds ground turkey, 97/3
1 green pepper, diced small
1 medium onion, diced small
1 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup ketchup, divided
⅓ cup chicken broth, low sodium
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking pan with foil and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Add the olive oil to a medium skillet. Saute the bell pepper, onion and the garlic until tender ( about 6 minutes). Stir in the thyme, basil, salt and the pepper and continue to saute for another minute. Add the Worcestershire sauce, ¼ cup of the ketchup and the chicken broth; stir until blended and set aside to cool. For faster cooling transfer mixture to a bowl. Mixture can still be warm when used, just not hot.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, eggs and the bread crumbs. Stir in the green pepper mixture a little at a time until well blended.
  • Put the mixture onto the prepared pan. Shape into a loaf about 9 to 10 inches in length. Add the remaining ketchup to the top. Bake for one hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

THE BEST TURKEY MEATLOAF



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A slightly lighter version of the all-American classic, this satisfying meatloaf uses chicken broth and soaked panko to stay moist, and a mix of fresh herbs for flavor. It's the best turkey meatloaf you'll find!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 pounds ground turkey
2 large eggs
1/2 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, thyme, sage, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are softened, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring to incorporate. Stir in the Worcestershire. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • Add the panko to a large mixing bowl and pour over the chicken broth so the breadcrumbs soak up the liquid. Add the turkey, eggs, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the cooled onion mixture and mix well with your hands until well combined. Form the mixture into a 10-by-5-inch loaf on the foil-lined baking sheet. Coat the top and sides with the ketchup.
  • Put the meatloaf in the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Bake until a thermometer inserted in the center of the loaf reads 165 degrees F, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

TURKEY MEATLOAF



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Egg     Garlic     Mushroom     turkey     Bake     Sauté     Spice     Fall     Healthy     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium carrot, cut into 1/8-inch dice
3/4 pound cremini mushrooms, trimmed and very finely chopped in a food processor
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon ketchup
1 cup fine fresh bread crumbs (from 2 slices firm white sandwich bread)
1/3 cup 1% milk
1 whole large egg, lightly beaten
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1 1/4 pound ground turkey (mix of dark and light meat)
Accompaniment:roasted red pepper tomato sauce or ketchup
Special Equipment
a meat thermometer or an instant-read thermometer

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Cook onion and garlic in oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until onion is softened, about 2 minutes. Add carrot and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid mushrooms give off is evaporated and they are very tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, parsley, and 3 tablespoons ketchup, then transfer vegetables to a large bowl and cool.
  • Stir together bread crumbs and milk in a small bowl and let stand 5 minutes. Stir in egg and egg white, then add to vegetables. Add turkey and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to vegetable mixture and mix well with your hands. (Mixture will be very moist.)
  • Form into a 9- by 5-inch oval loaf in a lightly oiled 13- by 9- by 2-inch metal baking pan and brush meatloaf evenly with remaining 2 tablespoons ketchup. Bake in middle of oven until thermometer inserted into meatloaf registers 170°F, 50 to 55 minutes.
  • Let meatloaf stand 5 minutes before serving.

GROUND TURKEY MEATLOAF



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Make a juicy ground turkey meatloaf with onion, ketchup, oats and egg. Then use any leftovers for delicious ground turkey meatloaf sandwiches!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Grains

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (1 lb.) ground turkey, thawed
1/2 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
1 small onion, chopped
1 egg
1/2 cup HEINZ Tomato Ketchup, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix all ingredients except 1/4 cup ketchup just until blended.
  • Shape into loaf in 12x8-inch baking dish.
  • Bake 45 to 50 min. or until done (165°F). Let stand 5 min.; top with remaining ketchup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Sodium 450 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 24 g

Tips for Making the Best Ground Turkey Meatloaf

- Use a combination of ground turkey breast and thigh meat for the best flavor and texture. - Use panko breadcrumbs instead of traditional breadcrumbs for a lighter, more tender meatloaf. - Add some grated vegetables, such as zucchini, carrots, or bell peppers, to the meatloaf mixture for extra flavor and nutrients. - Use a flavorful glaze or sauce to brush on the meatloaf during baking for a delicious crust. - Let the meatloaf rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving to allow the juices to redistribute.

Conclusion

Ground turkey meatloaf is a healthy, delicious, and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. By following these tips, you can make the best ground turkey meatloaf that your family and friends will love.

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