Kicked Up Turkey Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Kicked Up Turkey Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 whole Yellow Onion, Diced; 1 whole Large Carrot, Diced; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 cups Mushrooms, Chopped Fine; 1 cup Cooked Black Or Green Lentils; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce; 1/4 cups Ketchup; ⅓ cups Milk; 3/4 cups Panko Breadcrumbs; 1 pound Lean Ground Turkey; 1 whole Egg, Slightly Beaten; 2 Tablespoons Ketchup (for Glaze); 1 Tablespoon Pure Maple Syrup (for Glaze); 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar (for Glaze)

Servings: persons

1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 whole Yellow Onion, Diced
1 whole Large Carrot, Diced
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 cups Mushrooms, Chopped Fine
1 cup Cooked Black Or Green Lentils
1 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
1- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
1/4 cups Ketchup
⅓ cups Milk
3/4 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
1 pound Lean Ground Turkey
1 whole Egg, Slightly Beaten
2 Tablespoons Ketchup (for Glaze)
1 Tablespoon Pure Maple Syrup (for Glaze)
1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar (for Glaze)

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
3
Add the diced onions and saute for about six minutes, until soft and translucent.
4
Add the carrot and garlic and cook for three minutes.
5
Add the chopped mushrooms and cook for another five minutes or so, until the mushrooms have turned soft and all the veggies are nice and juicy.
6
Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl.
7
Add the cooked lentils, salt, pepper, worcestershire sauce and ketchup and mix well.
8
In a small bowl, combine the milk and panko bread crumbs.
9
Let sit for three minutes so the breadcrumbs can absorb a little of the milk.
10
Add to veggie mixture.
11
Add ground turkey and beaten egg and mix well.
12
Its easiest here to use your hands.
13
Transfer to a greased loaf pan and press down to smooth top.
14
Combine the ingredients for the glaze (the last three ingredients on the list ketchup, maple syrup and balsamic vinegar) and pour over top of meatloaf.
15
Spread with a spoon to cover the top of the loaf.
16
Bake for 55 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 whole Yellow Onion, Diced, 1 whole Large Carrot, Diced, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Kicked Up Turkey Meatloaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kicked Up Turkey Meatloaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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