Description
Classic turkey meatloaf delight brings comfort and flavor to weeknight dinners. Home cooks can enjoy this lean protein dish packed with herbs and savory seasonings that satisfy completely.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) ground turkey
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar, tightly packed
- 1 cup (240 mL) ketchup
- 1 cup plain bread crumbs
- ½ cup (120 mL) milk
- 2 tbsps Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheating: Elevate oven temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and delicately coat glass baking pan with nonstick spray.
- Mixing: Combine all meatloaf ingredients in a substantial mixing bowl, kneading thoroughly with hands until ingredients meld into a uniform, cohesive composition.
- Forming: Mold the meat mixture into a rustic, free-form loaf within the prepared pan, crafting slightly irregular edges for an artisanal presentation.
- Glazing Preparation: Whisk glaze ingredients in a compact bowl until achieving a smooth, harmonious consistency.
- Initial Glazing: Distribute half the prepared glaze across the meatloaf’s surface, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Primary Roasting: Nestle the pan into the preheated oven, roasting for 45 minutes to develop a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Final Glazing and Temperature Boost: Extract the partially cooked meatloaf, lavish remaining glaze, and intensify oven temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Finishing and Resting: Return meatloaf to oven for 15 additional minutes, then allow to rest 5-10 minutes, enabling internal juices to redistribute and ensuring a tender, succulent result.
- Serving: Slice into generous portions and present while warmth and flavor are at their peak.
Notes
- Massage Meat Thoroughly: Blend ingredients by hand to ensure even distribution and prevent dense, tough texture.
- Glaze Application Technique: Apply first half of glaze before initial baking to infuse flavor, reserving second half for caramelization.
- Resting Period Importance: Allow meatloaf to rest after cooking to redistribute internal juices, guaranteeing moist and tender slices.
- Temperature Adjustment Strategy: Increase oven heat in final cooking stage to develop rich, caramelized exterior and enhance overall flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 332
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 725 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg