Description
A juicy and flavorful combination of ground turkey and beef, topped with a sweet and tangy glaze for a healthier twist on a classic comfort food favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix breadcrumbs and milk; let sit 5 minutes.
- Step 2: Add meats, eggs, onion, garlic, Worcestershire, and spices. Mix gently.
- Step 3: Shape into a loaf on a baking sheet or in a greased loaf pan.
- Step 4: Whisk ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard; spread half over loaf.
- Step 5: Bake 45 minutes, add remaining glaze, and bake 15–20 more minutes until 160°F internally. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
To ensure a moist loaf, do not skip the panade (milk and breadcrumb mixture) and avoid overworking the meat during the mixing process.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: turkey beef meatloaf, healthy comfort food, easy dinner, meatloaf with glaze