Best Healthy Southwestern Turkey Meatloaf Recipes

THE BEST HEALTHY TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and spray a baking sheet (or loaf pan) with non-stick spray.
• In a large bowl, combine all meatloaf ingredients together and mix until just combined, making sure not to over-mix.
• Form the meat mixture into a loaf making sure that the loaf is even on all sides so that it cooks evenly and place on the baking sheet. You could also press the meat mixture into a greased loaf pan. Place the meatloaf in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
• While the meatloaf is baking you can make the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together tomato paste, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, maple syrup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper until smooth. Set aside until meatloaf is ready.
• Remove the meatloaf from the oven and spread the tomato glaze evenly all over the top. Pop it back into the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 165 degrees.
• Remove from the oven and let the meatloaf sit for about 10 minutes to seal in all that flavor, serve and enjoy!

HEALTHY SOUTHWESTERN TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350*
• 2. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients.
• 3. Press mixture into a loaf pan.
• 4. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until cooked through.

MOM'S TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a small bowl, stir together the oats and milk. Thinly slice 1/4 of the onion and set aside. Finely chop the remaining onion. In a large bowl, combine the turkey, oat mixture, chopped onion, bell pepper, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt and a few grinds of pepper. Mix just until well combined.
• Transfer the mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and shape into a loaf about 5 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches high. Pour the tomato sauce over the meatloaf and sprinkle with the sliced onions. Bake for about 1 hour or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees.F.
• Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.

SOUTHWESTERN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Add the panko, milk, cilantro, ketchup, barbecue sauce, Dijon mustard, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, garlic, green onions, eggs, Spanish onion and red bell pepper to a large bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. Add the beef and mix until incorporated, being careful not to overwork. Put the meat mixture in a loaf pan set on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until it registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, 60 to 75 minutes. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with smashed red potatoes, green onions and sour cream.

SOUTHWEST-STYLE MEATLOAF (TURKEY, CHICKEN OR BEEF)

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, until golden.
• Add onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic.
• Cook until the onion is soft.
• Stir in chili powder, oregano, salt and hot sauce.
• In a medium bowl, combine contents of skillet with the salsa, ground meat, breadcrumbs and egg.
• Spoon mixture in large loaf pan.
• Place in preheated 350 F oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• Sprinkle cheese on top and return to oven until the cheese is melted.
• Remove from oven let stand for at least 10 minutes.
• Serve with Salsa and sour cream on the side.