A Touch of Sanity...: Turkey Meatloaf

Friday, January 30, 2015

Turkey Meatloaf

This meatloaf could rival any traditional meatloaf! Seriously...it completely baffles me all the things that people put into recipes that are completely unnecessary! Bread crumbs are usually one of those! Everyone thinks you need those to bind stuff together, you DO NOT!

So, I have used this particular pan for several years and honestly it is a fantastic pan for many things. But, the best thing about this double pan, is that the top pan has holes in the bottom that allow the fat and juices to drain from the meat, but the bottom pan contains them during the cooking process so that they continue to baste the meat. It makes for a super juicy meatloaf! I hear, from a very reliable source, that a pie dish works great too, you just might have to drain some of the juices off! In this example, I also show the old school method of forming into a loaf and baking on a sheet pan...which totally work well too...again, draining is required!

What you need...
2 packages of ground turkey - a little over 2 lbs.
3/4 cup applesauce
1 egg
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 onion, diced
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp sage

Preheat oven to 375F. Add all meatloaf ingredients to a large bowl and mix well, very well. I like to you a large spatula so that I can stir and scrape the sides well. Spray your pan with olive oil spray. Divide the meat in half, add to the lightly greased pan. Place in center of oven and bake for 30 minutes. Top with sauce and return to oven for 15-20 more minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165F. Done!

Sauce
1/4 cup marinara (check the label for sugars)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon dijon mustard

Mix, reserve until needed!