Description
Juicy and flavorful turkey meatloaf glazed with a tangy-sweet sauce, baked to perfection for a comforting family meal. This lighter twist on a classic delivers rich taste with lean ground turkey.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 large eggs
- 2 pounds ground turkey (93/7)
- 3/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and grease lightly with olive oil or non-stick spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard to make the glaze. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Cook minced onion for about 5 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes more without browning. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, eggs, and 1/4 cup of the glaze until combined. Stir in the cooled onion mixture.
- Add ground turkey and breadcrumbs. Mix gently with your hands until evenly combined.
- Divide the mixture into two portions and shape into loaves on the prepared baking sheet. Spread remaining glaze over the top, allowing some to drip down the sides.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until cooked through. Remove excess fat, transfer to a platter, slice, and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Do not overmix the meat to keep the texture tender.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze cooked meatloaf for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
