Best 7 Tropical Turkey Meat Loaf Recipes

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Calling all turkey lovers! If you're looking for a delightful way to switch up your dinner routine, look no further than our tropical turkey meat loaf. This unique and flavorful dish is sure to impress your taste buds with its sweet and tangy pineapple, coconut, and mango glaze. We've curated a selection of recipes that feature a variety of ingredients and cooking techniques, so you can find the perfect tropical turkey meat loaf recipe to suit your preferences.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

TROPICAL TURKEY MEAT LOAF



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I modified another recipe to come up with this wonderful moist, tender meat loaf. The pineapple-jalapeno picante is a sweet and tangy topping. -Frances Page, Ontario, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings (2/3 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup egg substitute
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained, divided
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 green onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon lime juice
Pinch pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine egg substitute, 1/3 cup pineapple and the seasonings. Add bread crumbs; mix well. Crumble meat over mixture; mix well. Press into an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Top with 1 tablespoon pineapple. Bake at 350° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 165°. , Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine onions, jalapeno, honey, lime juice, pepper and remaining pineapple. Serve with the meat loaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 387mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TURKEY MEATLOAF



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 small onions, 1 finely chopped and 1 cut into half-moon slices
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 1/2 pounds dark meat ground turkey
3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons seasoned breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat until hot but not smoking. Add the chopped onion and saute until softened and brown, about 6 minutes. Add the parsley and cook for another minute. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the turkey with the breadcrumbs, egg, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, cooked onion mixture, salt and pepper. Mix until fully combined. Form into a loaf and transfer to a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. Using a pastry brush or the back of a spoon, brush the remaining 3 tablespoons of ketchup over the loaf.
  • Evenly scatter the sliced onions over the loaf, drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until the meatloaf is cooked through, 55 to 60 minutes.

MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY MEATLOAF



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One word - YUM! A friend of mine gave me this recipe. I'm not sure where she got it from. I could eat the entire loaf of this!

Provided by SmilinJenE

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground turkey
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 eggs
4 tablespoons minced shallots
4 tablespoons unseasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl, gently mix all ingredients.
  • Shape mixture into a loaf pan.
  • Bake 45-55 minutes (until 170 degrees internally).
  • Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.5, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 141.4, Sodium 465.9, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.9, Protein 18.1

TROPICAL TURKEY MEAT LOAF



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'I modified another recipe to come up with this wonderful moist, tender meat loaf,' relates Frances Page of Ontario, California. 'The pineapple-jalapeno picante is a sweet and tangy topping.'

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup egg substitute
1 (8 ounce) can unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained, divided
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
¾ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground mustard
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 ½ pounds ground lean turkey
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 green onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 pinch pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine egg substitute, 1/3 cup pineapple and the seasonings. Add bread crumbs; mix well. Crumble meat over mixture; mix well. Press into an 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Top with 1 tablespoon pineapple. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1-1/4 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 180 degrees F. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine onions, jalapeno, honey, lime juice, pepper and remaining pineapple. Serve with the meat loaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 67.3 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 406.6 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

TERRIFIC TURKEY LOAF



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This recipe is from the Jane Brody Good Food cookbook. This meatloaf is so moist and flavorful and healthy! My family loves it. Serve hot or cold in a sandwich. You can make this ahead and refrigerate it overnight. I mince the mushrooms up really fine so that my kids don't even know they're in there. I serve this with mashed potatoes and any kind of gravy. Be aware that you will need to bake the loaf in a pan of hot water.

Provided by Gina Farina

Categories     Poultry

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 large cloves)
1 cup finely chopped celery (2 large stalks)
1 cup thinly sliced leek (white and pale green parts)
1 1/2 cups diced sweet red peppers, diced (2 medium or roasted red peppers)
2 1/2 cups finely chopped mushrooms
1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1 egg whites or 1 whole egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 dash nutmeg
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat the oil and saute the garlic, celery, leeks and red pepper, stirring until slightly softened (about 4 mintues).
  • Meanwhile, boil a kettle of water, and preheat the oven to 375º.
  • Stir the mushrooms into the sauted mixture, cover the pan for a few minutes until the mushrooms start to give up their liquid. Remove the cover and saute longer until all the liquid has evaporated. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the turkey, egg, salt, pepper, nutmeg, bread crumbs, and parsley. Add the sauteed vegetables and combine the ingredients well. Transfer the turkey mixture to a lightly greased loaf pan (4"x8") and set the pan in a large, shallow baking dish.
  • Place the pans in the preheated oven, pour the boiling water into the OUTER pan to a depth of about 1" and bake the loaf for 1 hr and 15 minutes.
  • When cooked, remove the loaf pan from the outer pan and from the oven. Let rest for 15 minutes and then serve.

Tips:

  • To achieve the best flavor and texture, use a combination of ground turkey, ground pork, and ground beef.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture. Overmixing will make the meatloaf tough.
  • Press the meatloaf mixture firmly into the loaf pan. This will help to prevent it from falling apart.
  • Bake the meatloaf at a high temperature for a short amount of time, then reduce the temperature and continue baking until the meatloaf is cooked through.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help to keep the juices in the meatloaf.
  • Serve the meatloaf with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Tropical turkey meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of ground turkey, ground pork, and ground beef makes for a moist and flavorful meatloaf, while the pineapple, mango, and coconut milk add a tropical twist. This meatloaf is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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