Best 14 Taco Turkey Meat Loaf Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delights, where flavors dance on your taste buds and create an unforgettable symphony of taste! Today, we embark on a journey to discover the ultimate recipe for "Taco Turkey Meat Loaf," a dish that combines the zesty flavors of Mexican cuisine with the hearty comfort of a classic meatloaf. Get ready to tantalize your senses as we unveil the secrets to creating a tantalizing taco turkey meatloaf that will leave you craving for more. Let's dive into the culinary adventure and explore the perfect blend of spices, textures, and aromas that will make this dish a true masterpiece.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

TACO TURKEY MEAT LOAF



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After buying a supersized package of ground turkey, I made this spicy taco turkey meat loaf using what I had on hand. It's now become a family favorite! I serve it for tailgating parties and it's delicious the next day for sandwiches. —Holly Battiste, Barrington, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 2 loaves (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 medium onion, grated
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 pounds ground turkey
TOPPING:
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into two 7-1/2 x 4-1/2-in. loaves. Place in a greased shallow baking pan., Bake 1 hour. Mix together topping ingredients; spread over loaves. Bake until a thermometer reads 165°, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing., Freeze option: Bake meat loaves without sauce. Securely wrap and freeze cooled meat loaves in foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap meat loaves and place in a greased shallow baking pan. Prepare topping as directed; spread over meat loaves. Reheat meat loaf in a preheated 350° oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 456mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TURKEY MEAT LOAF: ALMOST AS GOOD AS MOM'S USED TO BE



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A wonderful meat loaf that is fairly easy to make. Pairs well with a variety of side dishes. This can be a meal in itself or can be served with mashed potatoes and biscuits. Surprisingly good cold!

Provided by Rachael McGuire Peterson

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
½ 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
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®), 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
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Spoon half the tomato topping over the loaf.
  • 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).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 117.8 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 704.4 mg, Sugar 9 g

JUST-LIKE-THANKSGIVING TURKEY MEAT LOAF



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For a holiday meal any time of year, this tender turkey meat loaf is perfect. Complemented with a cranberry glaze, it's a mouthwatering dish.-Mollie Brown, Los Angeles, CA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup seasoned stuffing cubes
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg, beaten
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 small onion, grated
1 small carrot, grated
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 to 4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh sage
3 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine stuffing cubes and milk. Let stand 10 minutes; break up stuffing cubes with a fork. Stir in egg, celery, onion, carrot, cranberries, salt and pepper. Combine sage and rosemary; add half to the mixture. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Pat into an ungreased 9x5-in. loaf pan., Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes; drain if necessary. Combine cranberry sauce, ketchup, pepper sauce and remaining herbs; spread over meat loaf. Bake 20-25 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 165°. , Freeze option: Shape meat loaf in plastic wrap-lined loaf pan; cover and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and wrap securely in foil; return to freezer. To use, unwrap meat loaf and bake in pan as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 712mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

GROUND TURKEY TACO MEAT



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This recipe has fewer calories because of the ground turkey and amazing flavor! It is a little spicy, but our family enjoys it this way. Because it has so much flavor, you cannot even tell it's not ground beef. It tastes great as a topping on baked potatoes as well as tacos. Enjoy!

Provided by adnerb78

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 26m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (12 ounce) package ground turkey
½ cup water
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and cayenne together in a small bowl.
  • Cook turkey in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring to break up clumps, until no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder mixture and water. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir cider vinegar and brown sugar into the skillet. Simmer until flavors combine, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 62.7 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 663.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

TACO MEATLOAF



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Make and share this Taco Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 cup tortilla chips or 1 cup corn chips, crushed
1/3 cup salsa or 1/3 cup taco sauce
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 egg, beaten
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, I like Mexican blend

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in a bowl with hands.
  • Bake in a loaf pan at 350 degrees F. for 1 hour.
  • Drain off fat and bake a minute or two longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.3, Fat 37.6, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 191.8, Sodium 515.6, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1, Protein 41.1

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

MEXICAN TACO MEATLOAF



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My Mexican grandmother would use leftover corn tortilla chips in our meatloaf and everyone loved it! They all wanted seconds along with the recipe. A delicious Mexican-American comfort food.

Provided by Camille

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
¾ cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
1 small onion, chopped
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup milk
¼ cup mild red taco sauce, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Thoroughly combine beef, tortilla chips, pepper Jack cheese, onion, and taco seasoning in a bowl.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, and taco sauce together in a separate bowl. Add to meat mixture and stir until well combined.
  • Press mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan and top with a strip of taco sauce down the center.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and browned on top, 45 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 120.2 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 468.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

TURKEY MEAT LOAF



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I first made this recipe when my husband and I had to start watching our diet. Since then, I've been asked to make my turkey meat loaf many times. -Ruby Rath, New Haven, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground turkey
TOPPING:
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine first 8 ingredients. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly., Transfer to a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Mix topping ingredients; spread over loaf. Bake until a thermometer reads 165°, 60-65 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TACO TURKEY MEATLOAF



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Ground turkey makes this meatloaf lighter and healthier; cheese and taco seaoning make it delicious. From betterrecipes.com. Again altered even further for calorie and fat content. You might not be able to find whole wheat bread crumbs. I usually de-crust 1-2 slices of whole wheat bread and dry in the oven and then crumble. The last two ingerdients are for the topping. Easily halved or even cut into thirds.

Provided by SarahBeth

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 meatloaves, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (1 3/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 egg white
1 whole egg
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1/2 cup 2% shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup cooked brown rice
3 lbs ground turkey
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup 2% shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Mix together eggs, taco seasoning, black pepper, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, brown rice, bread crumbs and cheese.
  • Add turkey and mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Grease sheet pan with Pam
  • Form two loaves of meat mixture on pan.
  • Top each loaf with tomato sauce and cheese.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 1 1/4 hour or until meat thermometer registers 165 degrees.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

MINI TEX-MEX TURKEY MEATLOAVES



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Ground turkey combined with flavorful tomatoes and taco seasoning bakes quickly in mini loaves for a fast weeknight meal

Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (2 meatloaves each)

Number Of Ingredients 7

PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 pkg (20 oz each) lean ground turkey (93% lean)4
1/4 cup Egg Beaters® Original
1/3 cup dry unseasoned bread crumbs
1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained, liquid reserved
2 tablespoons (1/2 of 1.25-oz pkg) 30% less sodium taco seasoning mix
1/4 cup finely shredded Mexican blend cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray 12 regular muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • 2. Mix turkey, Egg Beaters, bread crumbs, drained tomatoes plus 1/4 cup reserved liquid and taco seasoning in medium bowl. Form into 12 balls (1/4 cup each) and place in muffin cups. Top each with 1 teaspoon cheese.
  • 3. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through (170 degrees F).

MEXICAN TURKEY MEAT LOAF



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Here's a zesty, flavorful meat loaf you can really sink your teeth into! Pair this with black beans, rice, green salad with lime vinaigrette or any of your favorite Tex-Mex sides. -Kristen Miller, Glendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h25m

Yield 1 loaf (6 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 slices white bread, torn into small pieces
1/3 cup 2% milk
1 pound lean ground turkey
1/2 pound fresh chorizo
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2/3 cup salsa, divided
Additional minced fresh cilantro
Hot cooked Spanish rice

Steps:

  • Combine bread and milk in a large bowl; let stand until liquid is absorbed. Add next 14 ingredients and 1/3 cup salsa; mix lightly but thoroughly., On an 18x7-in. piece of heavy-duty foil, shape meat mixture into a 10x6-in. oval loaf. Lifting with foil, transfer to a 6-qt. oval slow cooker. Press ends of foil up sides of slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until a thermometer reads 165°. Lifting with foil, drain fat into slow cooker before removing meat loaf to a platter; top with remaining salsa and sprinkle with cilantro. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 149mg cholesterol, Sodium 1109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

TERRIFIC TURKEY MEAT LOAF



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You'll love this moist, tender entree. Not only is it loaded with flavor, it's low in carbohydrates and saturated fat. -Wanda Bannister, New Bern, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1/2 cup oat bran
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground turkey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except turkey. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Pat into a loaf in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 165°, 50-60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 381mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TAN'S TURKEY MEATLOAF



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I decided to see what the Old Bay Seasoning would do to the taste of the ground turkey. I adapted the sauce from recipe #54257.

Provided by Tackerman

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h50m

Yield 1 loaf, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground turkey
1 slice sourdough bread, chopped
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
4 tablespoons ketchup
1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
4 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Combine all meatloaf ingredients together in a bowl and mix well. Put in loaf baking dish. Combine sauce ingredients and pour on top of meatloaf.
  • Bake the loaf for 1 hour to 1 ½ hours or until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.9, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 154.2, Sodium 784.7, Carbohydrate 34.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 23.8, Protein 26.4

TACO MEATLOAF



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I like meatloaf, my DH likes tacos. We both LOVED this recipe! Found in TOH "Comfort Foods Book **Updated to add -- I have done a few revisions on this recipe to include a different pan size for the "boil over" issue. I have also found that if turkey and beef are combined it is a bit drier, you can use all turkey or all beef it is really up to you.

Provided by kittycatmom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups crushed saltines (I have also used panko bread crumbs with great results)
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning
1/2 cup ketchup (I use 4 oz can tomato sauce with roasted garlic)
1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained (I use 1 cup fresh)
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
1 small onion, chopped
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb ground turkey
salsa, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and additional olives (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Form a loaf and bake in a 11 x 7 pan.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees. Serve with salsa, sour cream, cheese and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.5, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 134.6, Sodium 537.1, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 4.7, Protein 24.3

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground turkey. Not all ground turkey is created equal. Look for ground turkey that is at least 85% lean. This will help to ensure that your meatloaf is moist and flavorful.
  • Add some vegetables. Vegetables not only add nutrients to your meatloaf, but they also help to keep it moist. Try adding shredded zucchini, carrots, or onions to your mixture.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf. Overmixing the meatloaf can make it tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Bake the meatloaf at a moderate temperature. A moderate temperature will help to prevent the meatloaf from drying out. Bake the meatloaf at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 hour, or until it is cooked through.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing. Letting the meatloaf rest before slicing will help to keep the juices in. Let the meatloaf rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.

Conclusion:

Taco turkey meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. It's a great way to use up leftover turkey, and it's also a healthier alternative to traditional beef meatloaf. With its flavorful blend of spices and the addition of vegetables, this meatloaf is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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