my thursday night meatloaf
I enjoy using ground turkey in meatloaf, as it's lighter than beef, lamb or pork. And if it's prepared properly it can be just as tasty, if not more so. We have a friend who loves my meatloaf and it's become an occasional tradition for her to come over on Thursday nights for my meatloaf. With the added Worcestershire and BBQ sauces, the egg and the oil from the sauteed onions and mushrooms, it'll come out moist and flavorful. Don't use the 99% extra lean as it's too dry. If you like your meatloaf with a little more zing, add chopped Ortega mild chilies or jalapenos or beyond for extra spice.
prep time
25 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons kosher or sea salt, divided
- 2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper, divided
- 1 cup chopped mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 pounds 93% ground turkey
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup bbq sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup, for topping
- 1 cup crispy fried onions
How To Make my thursday night meatloaf
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Step 1Pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees F. -
Step 2Pour the milk and panko into a small bowl and combine. Set aside to allow the panko to absorb the milk.
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Step 3Heat a medium sauté pan to medium high and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the chopped onions. Lower the heat to medium. Season with part of the salt and pepper. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until the onions start to turn translucent. Add the mushrooms, and a little more salt and pepper and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook an additional 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and set aside.
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Step 4Crumble the ground turkey into a large mixing bowl. Add the egg, Worcestershire and BBQ sauces, the panko/milk mixture and the remaining salt and pepper. Pour in the sautéed onions, mushrooms and garlic, oil and all. Combine thoroughly. (I like Stubbs Original BBQ Sauce.)
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Step 5Scrape the turkey mixture into a well greased loaf pan. Using a squirt bottle, squeeze the ketchup onto the top of the meat followed by the crispy fried onions.
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Step 6Bake on the middle rack in the oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 155 to 160 degrees F. Check at about 35 minutes so it doesn't overcook.
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Step 7Remove from the oven, cover loosely with foil and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. The meatloaf will continue cooking for a few minutes. Slice and serve.
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