Turkey Meatloaf Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium sized onion (chopped)
• 1 red bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
• 1 medium-sized carrot (shredded (approximately 1/2 cup))
• 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 1/4 pounds of ground turkey (93%)
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped - more as garnish)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup (or sugar)

Instructions

1. 1

   To make the vegetable filling: Heat oil in a large skillet. Add in onion and bell pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until translucent, 4-5 minutes. Add in the shredded carrot and cook for a few more minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until aromatic. Add in salt and pepper, transfer to a plate* and let it cool completely.

2. 2

   To Make The Turkey Meatloaf: Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees (176 C degrees). Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.

3. 3

   Place the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, chicken stock, parsley, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add in the now-cooled vegetables. Mix them together with a large spoon or your hands.

4. 4

   Transfer the mixture into a mound onto the baking sheet and shape into a 9X3 inch freeform loaf.

5. 5

   Place in the oven and bake until it registers 165 F degrees when a thermometer is inserted in the middle, 30-35 minutes.

6. 6

   Turn the broiler to low.

7. 7

   To Make The Glaze: Make the glaze when the turkey meatloaf is baking. Mix together ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and maple syrup in a small bowl.

8. 8

   Spread the glaze over the top of the meatloaf in a thick even layer. Place the meatloaf in the broiler and broil until the glaze begins to bubble, 5 minutes or so.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven. Let it sit for 5 minutes on the kitchen counter. Garnish with fresh parsley, slice, and serve.