Turkey Meatloaf with Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Sauce
This recipe for Turkey Meatloaf with Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper sauce recipe uses lean ground turkey rather than beef, making it much lighter in calories and lower in fat, and the Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Sauce gives it an additional boost in taste.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground turkey
- 1 medium onion chopped
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
- 1 medium carrot grated or chopped fine
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- 2 large cloves garlic minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- ½ cup Italian style seasoned bread crumbs or as needed plus additional for top
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a large bowl. Using your hands, mix together until well blended. Roll a small amount of the mixture into a ball; place in a small bowl and microwave for 45 seconds, or until cooked, taste adjust seasonings, and add additional breadcrumbs if necessary. The ball should hold together when cut, but not be too dense. Once all the seasonings are correct, pat into a loaf shape in the center of a large baking dish, sprinkle the top with breadcrumbs and place it into a 350-degree oven for 1 to 1 ½ hours, or until cooked through. Allow to stand for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Serve this with Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Sauce
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