Best 7 Savory Spicy Turkey Meatloaf Recipes

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When the craving for comfort food hits, there's nothing quite like a savory, spicy turkey meatloaf. This dish combines the classic flavors of a traditional meatloaf with a kick of heat that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a fan of bold flavors or simply looking for a delicious and hearty meal, this recipe is sure to satisfy. Let's dive into the world of savory spicy turkey meatloaf and explore the secrets to creating a dish that will leave you craving for more.

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SPICY GROUND TURKEY MEATLOAF RECIPE



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This easy Mexican Ground Turkey Meatloaf recipe needs just a few common ingredients. It's naturally low carb and gluten-free, and the whole family will love it!

Provided by Kristin Maxwell

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds Ground turkey
3/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
1 4- ounce can Green chiles (drained)
3/4 cup of your favorite salsa Salsa
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
2 eggs
3 slices Pepper jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with foil.
  • Mix all the ingredients in a bowl, except the pepperjack. Do not overmix. (*use your hands for optimal mixing).
  • Transfer the mixture to the lined pan and round the top.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Top the meatloaf with pepperjack cheese slices.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F. Bake for 20 more minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 155 degrees F.
  • Tent the meatloaf with foil and rest on the counter for 10 minutes before slicing. (The internal temperature will continue to rise from residual heat.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 119 mg, Sodium 577 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SAVORY & SPICY TURKEY MEATLOAF



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I found this recipe on the back of some generic-brand bread crumbs a long time ago, and with some generous tweaking (including replacing the breadcrumbs with healthier oatmeal) it has become my favorite meatloaf recipe. I've made this with ground beef and ground chicken, so you don't have to use ground turkey if you'd prefer not to. As you can tell from the ingredients, this is going to be spicy, so be warned!

Provided by rpgaymer

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 1h

Yield 1 meatloaf, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup oatmeal
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 serrano pepper, seeded & minced
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 lb lean ground turkey
3/4 cup vegetable juice (or just plain tomato juice)
1/8 cup sriracha sauce (or your favorite hot sauce)

Steps:

  • Combine dry oatmeal, egg, onions, peppers, and salt in a bowl. Add gound meat, and mix it lightly with your hands.
  • Gradually add the hot sauce and HALF of the vegetable juice. Mix together lightly, but well.
  • Shape into loaf in a shallow baking dish. Pour remaining juice on top. Bake at 350 for 40-50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.6, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 124.8, Sodium 175.8, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 27.1

THE BEST TURKEY MEATLOAF



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A slightly lighter version of the all-American classic, this satisfying meatloaf uses chicken broth and soaked panko to stay moist, and a mix of fresh herbs for flavor. It's the best turkey meatloaf you'll find!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 pounds ground turkey
2 large eggs
1/2 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, thyme, sage, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are softened, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring to incorporate. Stir in the Worcestershire. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • Add the panko to a large mixing bowl and pour over the chicken broth so the breadcrumbs soak up the liquid. Add the turkey, eggs, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the cooled onion mixture and mix well with your hands until well combined. Form the mixture into a 10-by-5-inch loaf on the foil-lined baking sheet. Coat the top and sides with the ketchup.
  • Put the meatloaf in the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Bake until a thermometer inserted in the center of the loaf reads 165 degrees F, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

BEST TURKEY MEATLOAF



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After much trial and error trying to make a more healthy meatloaf, I came up with this recipe. It is important to make this on a baking sheet so the liquids can be drained off the meatloaf. Also, do not put the topping on before the meatloaf has cooked for 30 minutes. Turkey creates a lot of juices, so if you put the topping on first it will become watery and runny.

Provided by isabella104

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ pounds ground turkey
¾ cup crushed buttery round crackers
½ cup milk
1 small onion, chopped
1 egg
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup ketchup
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a jelly roll pan.
  • Mix ground turkey, buttery round cracker crumbs, milk, onion, egg, salt, garlic, and black pepper in a bowl; shape into a loaf and place on the prepared jelly roll pan.
  • Mix ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a separate bowl; set aside.
  • Bake meatloaf in preheated oven for 30 minutes; remove from oven and drain liquids. Top meatloaf with ketchup topping. Return loaf to oven and continue baking until no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 84.5 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 880.8 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

BETTER THAN MOM'S SWEET AND SAVORY MEATLOAF



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I never thought I'd find, let alone be able to make, a meatloaf better than my mother's electric skillet recipe. But when I wanted to make it last night, I realized that I didn't have her recipe. So I came to recipezaar and read a few popular ones and came up with my own based off my ingredients at hand and the popping flavors of herbs that I personally love. Well, don't tell mamma, but I think I'll be making it this way from now on. I'm telling you, this was the most moist, flavorful, savory and sweet (even a little spicy) meatloaf I've ever had. And I can't believe I just made it up! (I'm a little new at this.) The sauce is on the sweet side, but the herbs and spices inside give it a little kick which creates a perfect balance. Use less and more of what you need to get the taste suited to your liking. Chili powder might give it even more of a kick. Enjoy! Tip 1 - The moisture factor: A lot of meatloaf recipes call for milk, tomato paste, condensed milk, or water to add moisture. I was out of milk, didn't want to open full cans of paste or condensed milk just to waste the rest, and I didn't want to have to settle for boring water, so leftover chucky pasta sauce was a perfect substitute. It not only added some veggies, but the additional seasonings and vinegar already in the sauce meant that I didn't have to use additional vinegar, veggies, or waste full cans of ingredients just to get what I needed. Tip 2 - The healthy and economic factors/alternatives: I've had gastric surgery and as such found that ground beef was a little too fatty for my liking. I'm going to try this with ground turkey next time. I'll need to up the moisture (pasta sauce) content and will probably need to use a nonstick cooking spray (unnecessary when using fatty ground beef) on the loaf pan so that the sides won't stick. I eat a slice and then cut and freeze the remaining slices to take as lunch or have for future dinners for the rest of the week. Saves me a ton of money!

Provided by LilThisLilThat

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 1 to 2 inch slices, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 1/2 lbs ground beef (may substitute ground sirloin or ground turkey)
1 medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
3/4 cup chunky pasta sauce (I used tomato, onion, garlic variety. You may need to add more if you use a less fatty meat.)
1/2 tablespoon parsley
1/2 tablespoon basil
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon marjoram
1 cup breadcrumbs (or ground croutons)
1 tablespoon kosher salt (regular salt is just fine)
1 1/2 tablespoons black pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • PREP: Place oven rack on middle setting and preheat oven to 350 degrees. If using a less fatty meat, use a non-stick cooking spray to lightly coat the inside of your loaf pan. (If using ground beef, it is unnecessary to spray or grease your pan.). Lightly press the separate 2 tbsp of the packed brown sugar into the bottom of your loaf pan. Put like ingredients into prep bowls for ease in mixing later - this helps when you'll only have one hand (especially at least the dry ingredients of bread crumbs, salt, and pepper). Hint: thaw meat fully and bring cold ingredients (eggs, pasta sauce, sauce ingredients, etc) to room temperature prior to combining - this will aid in even cooking and correct cook time. (Waiting for items to reach room temperature is the bulk of your prep time, so your actual "work" prep time v. "waiting" prep time is about 5 min of work and 15-20 min of waiting.).
  • SAUCE: Stir the remaining tbsp of brown sugar and the rest of the sauce ingredients in a bowl until combined. Sauce should be slightly runny. With a spatula, lightly drizzle some rows of the sauce over the brown sugar in the bottom of the loaf pan. Do not fully cover. Set the remaining majority of the sauce aside.
  • LOAF: In a small skillet, sweat the diced onion over low heat. Half way through, add the garlic. (The onions and garlic do not cook inside the loaf and therefore you must heat them before.) Do not let them brown or carmelize. In a large mixing bowl, gently break up the meat with one hand (keep your other hand free and clean to hold the bowl and add in your other ingredients). When they are cool enough, slowly add in the onions and garlic until completely folded. Then add the pasta sauce, parsley, basil, garlic powder, and marjoram until blended. Next, you will alternate combining the dry ingredients (bread crumbs, salt, pepper combination) and half of the beaten eggs. Repeat dry ingredients and eggs until fully mixed. Shape mixture into a loaf and transfer it into your loaf pan. Gently press the loaf down and against the sides until you have a flat top service (as the meat cooks, it will pull away from the sides and form the classic "loaf" shape"). Pour the majority of the sauce over the top of your loaf and spread it evenly until covered (I like to keep just a tiny bity of sauce to drizzle over the loaf when there is about 10 min of cook time left, but you can add it all at this point if you like).
  • Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, checking occassionally. Add more sauce when and if necessary. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.2, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 110.7, Sodium 1810.1, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 21.4, Protein 21.1

TASTY TURKEY MEATLOAF WITH SAUCE



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After looking at many different turkey meatloaf recipes and not liking any one in particular, I decided to create my own! Add Dijon mustard to sauce for an added flavor.

Provided by Abigail Ranae

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 cup oats
½ onion, chopped
3 tablespoons pear applesauce
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped onion
¼ cup brown sugar
½ cup barbeque sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's®)
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix ground turkey, oats, 1/2 chopped onion, pear applesauce, 3 tablespoons chili powder, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; press into an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir 2 tablespoons onion until softened and lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir brown sugar, barbeque sauce, and 1 teaspoon chili powder into onion; cook over low heat until sauce is warm, about 5 minutes.
  • Bake meatloaf in the preheated oven, occasionally brushing sauce over the top, until cooked through, about 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 722.5 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

MOIST & SAVORY MEAT LOAF



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Stop searching for a go-to meat loaf recipe. This is it! Your family will be delighted with this mixture of beef, pork and sauteed onion, with a sweet- and-tangy sauce baked onto the top. Cheese crackers are the secret ingredient in this one. -Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2/3 cup finely crushed cheese crackers
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
3/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Saute onion in oil in a small skillet until tender. Cool to room temperature., Combine the eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, crackers, salt, pepper, thyme and onion in a large bowl. Crumble beef and pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf; place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. Combine ketchup and brown sugar; spread half of sauce over meat loaf. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining sauce. Freeze option: Bake meat loaf without sauce. Securely wrap and freeze cooled meat loaf in plastic wrap and foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap meat loaf and place in a greased shallow baking pan. Prepare sauce as directed; spread half of sauce over meat loaf. Reheat meat loaf in a preheated 350° oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 769mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Tips and Conclusion

Cooking a savory and spicy turkey meatloaf is a delightful culinary experience that tantalizes the taste buds and leaves you craving for more. Here are some essential tips and a comprehensive conclusion based on all the recipes in the article:

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ground turkey: Opt for fresh, lean ground turkey to ensure a flavorful and succulent meatloaf. If using frozen ground turkey, thaw it properly before cooking.
  • Mix and season generously: Combine the ground turkey with a variety of aromatic herbs, spices, and seasonings to enhance its taste. Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavor combinations to create a unique and personalized meatloaf.
  • Incorporate moisture: Adding moisture-rich ingredients like eggs, bread crumbs, and vegetables helps keep the meatloaf moist and prevents it from becoming dry. Vegetables also add texture and nutritional value.
  • Shape and glaze: Form the meatloaf mixture into a loaf shape and place it in a baking dish. Brush the top with a glaze made from your favorite ingredients, such as ketchup, mustard, or a mixture of both, to add color and flavor.
  • Bake at the right temperature: Cook the meatloaf in a preheated oven at the recommended temperature. Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
  • Let it rest: After baking, allow the meatloaf to rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This helps the juices redistribute throughout the meatloaf, resulting in a more tender and flavorful experience.

Conclusion:

Creating a savory and spicy turkey meatloaf is a culinary art that combines flavors, textures, and aromas to create a satisfying and delicious dish. By following these tips and drawing inspiration from the recipes in the article, you can elevate your meatloaf game and impress your family and friends with a truly exceptional meal. Experiment with different ingredients, glazes, and sides to discover your own perfect turkey meatloaf recipe. So, put on your apron, gather your ingredients, and embark on a journey of culinary exploration.

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