PERFECT HEALTHY MEATLOAF

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A family favorite, this is the result of much tweaking and an effort to make healthy synonymous with delicious!

Provided by LaurenGurnett

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 onion, diced
½ red bell pepper, diced
½ green bell pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound ground turkey
1 pound lean ground beef
2 cups cooked quinoa, or more to taste
½ cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
¾ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ cup bread crumbs, or as needed
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in hot oil until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic to vegetable mixture; saute until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Season with salt and black pepper; remove from heat to cool.
  • Mix turkey, beef, quinoa, milk, eggs, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, sweet chili sauce, and ground ginger together in a bowl until well-combined. Add sauteed vegetable mixture; stir until completely incorporated. Gradually add bread crumbs to meat mixture until mixture is moist and holds together. Form into 6 mini loves and place loaves on prepared baking sheet.
  • Whisk brown sugar, ketchup, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved and glaze is smooth.
  • Bake meat loaves in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Spread glaze over each loaf and continue baking until no loaves are longer pink in the center, 10 to 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 172.1 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 36.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 440.2 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

Ren'e Nunya
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This is the best meatloaf recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the glaze on top, it gives it a nice crispy crust.


Amanda Maczko
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This meatloaf is the perfect comfort food. It's so moist and flavorful, and it's always a hit with my family. I love serving it with mashed potatoes and gravy.


Laquita Murray
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I love this meatloaf recipe because it's so versatile. You can add any kind of vegetables or seasonings that you like. I've even added some cooked rice to it before, and it turned out great.


Anam Shehzadi
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This meatloaf is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. I added some mashed potatoes to the meatloaf mixture, and it turned out so moist and flavorful.


JIA_Jibon Islam (Arafat)
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I'm always looking for healthy meatloaf recipes, and this one fits the bill. It's made with ground turkey and it's packed with vegetables. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


haseeb khanx
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This meatloaf is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can make it ahead of time and then just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to eat.


Collin Bennett
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I made this meatloaf in a muffin tin, and it turned out perfectly. It's a great way to make individual servings for lunch or dinner.


Shane Poulson
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This meatloaf is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped carrots and celery to mine, and it turned out great.


Emily Coloma
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I'm not a big fan of meatloaf, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Hasnain Blouch
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This is the best meatloaf recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. My family loves it!


Dean Thandroyan
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I made this meatloaf for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the Worcestershire sauce, which gave it a really nice depth of flavor.


Vaskar Gupta
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This meatloaf recipe is a keeper! It's so moist and flavorful, and the glaze gives it a nice crispy crust. I'll definitely be making this again.