Turkey Meatloaf
This classic ground turkey meatloaf is a family favorite recipe you can make any time of year.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 bell pepper seeded and diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt divided use
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed sheet pan with foil and lightly spray the middle with nonstick spray.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high. Add onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds to 1 minute more, just until fragrant. Remove from heat. Stir in thyme, parsley, and ½ teaspoon salt. Let cool slightly.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, 1 bell pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- In a bowl, stir together panko and milk. Let sit a few minutes to allow the milk to soak in.1 cup panko bread crumbs, 1/2 cup milk
- When the vegetables are cool enough to handle, add them to a large bowl along with the ground turkey, soaked panko, beaten egg, Worcestershire, remaining salt, and pepper.1 1/2 pounds ground turkey, 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Combine ingredients until uniformly mixed and shape into a loaf. Carefully slide out of the bowl onto the sheet pan, and reshape as needed.
- Bake 30 minutes, then brush on barbecue sauce. Bake another 20-30 minutes, or until an instant read thermometer reads 160°F.1/3 cup barbecue sauce
- Let cool 10 minutes before slicing and serving to allow juices to settle.
