Turkey Meat Loaf: Almost As Good As Mom'S Used To B

Name: Turkey Meat Loaf: Almost As Good As Mom'S Used To Be
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Topping:; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1/2 cup ketchup; 2 teaspoons white sugar; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; Meat Loaf:; 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained; 3 pounds ground turkey; 1 sleeve roasted vegetable-flavored buttery round crackers (such as Ritz(R)), crushed; 1 onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 2 eggs, slightly beaten; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

Topping:
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Meat Loaf:
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
3 pounds ground turkey
1 sleeve roasted vegetable-flavored buttery round crackers (such as Ritz(R)), crushed
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2
Mix tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce in a bowl.
3
Place stewed tomatoes in a large bowl; crush tomatoes using a fork. Add turkey, crushed crackers, onion, green bell pepper, eggs, 1 tablespoon oregano, thyme, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and 2 teaspoons black pepper; mix until evenly combined. Spoon meatloaf mixture into the prepared baking dish. Form into a loaf, leaving about 1/2 inch between loaf and sides of dish.
4
Spoon half the tomato topping over the loaf.
5
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Spoon the remaining tomato topping over loaf and top with mozzarella cheese. Bake until no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

968

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Topping:, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, 1/2 cup ketchup, and more.

Yes, Turkey Meat Loaf: Almost As Good As Mom'S Used To Be 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.

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Turkey Meat Loaf: Almost As Good As Mom'S Used To Be

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