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My Meatloaf Recipe

A delicious and healthy twist on a classic comfort food! This recipe combines lean ground turkey with ground beef for a lighter meatloaf, packed with flavor. Inherited from my mom's recipe and improved with my own healthy touches, this adaptable recipe lets you customize the onion and garlic to your liking. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 366.3 kcal
Protein 52g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for My Meatloaf

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How to Make My Meatloaf

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, gently combine 1 pound ground beef, 1 pound ground turkey, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion (adjust to taste), 2 cloves minced garlic (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder), 1 1/2 cups dried bread crumbs (from about 3 slices of bread, toasted and processed), 1 large egg, 1/2 cup milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place it in a lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  4. Top the meatloaf with 1/2 cup ketchup.
  5. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  6. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

36g

Fat

26g

Carbs

9g

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Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Poultry Turkey Recipes Beef & Red Meat Ground Beef Recipes The Americas American Southern Healthy Baking

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American Main Dish Beef Poultry American Easy Beginner Cook Midwestern Ground Beef Meat