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Juicy Turkey Meatloaf: Ina Garten’s Perfect Weeknight Recipe
Barefoot Contessa’s Turkey Meatloaf 🦃🍞
Recipe Overview:
- Name: Barefoot Contessa’s Turkey Meatloaf
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Description: This is an Ina Garten recipe from the Barefoot Contessa Cookbook. My husband is fussy about his meatloaf, but really likes the texture and flavor of this.
- Recipe Category: Poultry
- Keywords: Meat, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
- Aggregated Rating: 5 🌟
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 621
- Fat Content: 28.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 266.2mg
- Sodium Content: 1181mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 29.4g
- Fiber Content: 2.1g
- Sugar Content: 10.6g
- Protein Content: 62.5g
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Yellow onions | 3 |
| Olive oil | 2 tbsp |
| Kosher salt | 2 tsp |
| Fresh ground black pepper | 1 tsp |
| Thyme | 1/2 tsp |
| Worcestershire sauce | 1/3 cup |
| Tomato paste | 3/4 cup |
| Ground turkey | 1 1/2 lbs |
| Eggs | 5 |
| Ketchup | 3/4 cup |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Saute Onions: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until translucent, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season Onion Mixture: Sprinkle the sautéed onions with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste. Mix well to combine all the flavors. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Prepare Meatloaf Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, bread crumbs, eggs, and the cooled onion mixture. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Shape Meatloaf: Transfer the mixture onto an ungreased sheet pan and shape it into a rectangular loaf.
- Top with Ketchup: Spread the ketchup evenly over the top of the meatloaf, giving it a nice glaze.
- Bake: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 1/2 hours, or until the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches 160°F, and the meatloaf is cooked through.
- Serve: Once cooked, let the meatloaf rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve hot and enjoy!
This Barefoot Contessa’s Turkey Meatloaf recipe is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or any time you’re craving a comforting meal. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll have a delicious meatloaf that’s sure to become a family favorite. Pair it with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad for a wholesome and satisfying meal. Enjoy!
