Moist Turkey Meatloaf with Sauce
Savor the comfort of homemade flavor with this **Moist Turkey Meatloaf with Sauce**, a deliciously tender and healthier twist on a classic dish. Made with lean ground turkey, breadcrumbs soaked in milk for ultimate moistness, and a blend of garlic, onion, and robust Italian seasoning, this meatloaf is bursting with savory goodness. The pièce de résistance is the tangy-sweet topping sauce, crafted with tomato sauce, brown sugar, and a touch of apple cider vinegar, caramelized to perfection in the oven. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-follow recipe delivers a wholesome and satisfying dinner that's perfect for family meals or meal prep. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a comforting, well-rounded plate that’s sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Ground turkey
- 0.75 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 0.33 cup Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Tomato sauce (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly with non-stick spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, milk, the egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Mix the ingredients together gently with your hands or a spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a dense meatloaf.
Transfer the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan, pressing it gently to shape it evenly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar to make the topping sauce.
Spread the sauce evenly over the top of the meatloaf, covering the entire surface.
Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the meatloaf moist.
Carefully lift the meatloaf out of the pan using the parchment paper, or transfer it to a serving platter. Slice and serve warm. Pair with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a crisp salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1768 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 66.8 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.7 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 714 mg | 238% | |
| Sodium | 5962 mg | 259% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 142.6 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.3 g | ||
| Protein | 154.0 g | 308% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 357 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 1299 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
