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Barefoot Contessa's Turkey Meatloaf Recipe

Ina Garten's foolproof turkey meatloaf recipe, guaranteed to impress even the pickiest eaters! This recipe delivers incredibly moist and flavorful meatloaf with a perfect texture. Get ready for rave reviews – it's that good!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 130 mins
Calories 621 kcal
Protein 125g
Rating 4.3 (48 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Barefoot Contessa's Turkey Meatloaf

  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons good olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup ketchup

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How to Make Barefoot Contessa's Turkey Meatloaf

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Sauté 1 large onion, chopped, in 2 tablespoons olive oil until translucent, about 15 minutes.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 cup chicken stock, and 2 tablespoons tomato paste. Mix well and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Allow the onion mixture to cool completely to room temperature.
  5. In a large bowl, combine 2 pounds ground turkey, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, and the cooled onion mixture. Gently mix until just combined.
  6. Shape the mixture into a rectangular loaf on an ungreased baking sheet.
  7. Spread 1/2 cup ketchup evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
  8. Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center registers 160°F (71°C). Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

49 g

Sugar

42g

Fat

35g

Carbs

9g

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