Turkey Meatloaf
Turkey Meatloaf – made with lean ground turkey and flavored with onions, garlic, herbs, parmesan and those classic staple sauces. It’s juicy, tender and absolutely delicious! Many of us remember the classic meatloaf (like our parents or grandparents made) with rich ground beef but have you tried it with ground turkey yet?
Meatloaf is one of those things I actually hated as a kid but now I crave it! My mom made it enough that I can’t help but love it now. This version is a healthier alternative to the traditional fatty ground beef option yet it’s still completely comforting, perfectly hearty and super satisfying. Plus it’s a breeze to prepare. Nothing complicated – just soaking bread crumbs, sautéing veggies, then mixing everything together and shaping into a freeform loaf. From there, the oven does the rest while that inviting homestyle dinner scent fills the house and gets everyone excited for what will await at the table!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 1/4 cups finely chopped yellow onion (1 medium)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 3/4 cup bread crumbs homemade or store-bought*
- 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (1.4 oz) finely shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp ketchup, divided
- 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp Salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 lbs. 93% lean ground turkey