Ina Garten Turkey Meatloaf Recipe
The Ina Garten Turkey Meatloaf Recipe is a true classic. It is very moist and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 5 pounds ground turkey.
- 2 cups chopped yellow onions.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt.
- 1 teaspoon black pepper.
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves.
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce.
- 1/3 cup chicken stock.
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste.
- 1.5 cups breadcrumbs.
- 3 large eggs beaten.
- 3/4 cup ketchup.
Instructions
Sauté the Veggies
- Cook onions with olive oil in a pan. Add salt, pepper, and thyme.
Mix the Liquids
- Add Worcestershire sauce and chicken stock. Stir in the tomato paste.
Combine with Meat
- Put turkey in a large bowl. Add the onion mixture and breadcrumbs.
Shape the Loaf
- Mix everything gently with your hands. Do not pack the meat too tightly.
Add the Glaze
- Spread ketchup evenly over the top. This keeps the meat very moist.
Bake the Meatloaf
- Bake at $325^{circ}F$ for about 90 minutes.
Notes
- Do not overmix the meat.
- It makes the loaf very tough.
- Use fresh thyme for the best scent.
- Let the meatloaf rest for ten minutes.
- This keeps the juices inside the meat.
- You can use ground chicken if you prefer.
- Always use "meatloaf" style ground turkey.
- Lean breast meat might be too dry.