Description
Jamie Oliver’s turkey meatloaf delivers hearty, lean protein packed with Mediterranean-inspired herbs and spices. Home cooks can quickly prepare this simple weeknight dinner that satisfies hunger with rich, complex flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.25 lbs (567 g) ground turkey (92% lean)
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 8 oz (226 g) mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- ⅓ cup (79 ml) milk
- 7 tbsps ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp oil
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with foil, lightly greasing the surface to prevent sticking.
- Vegetable Sauté: In a skillet over medium-low heat, sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper, cooking until moisture evaporates and vegetables are tender.
- Flavor Blending: Transfer sautéed vegetables to a large mixing bowl. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and ketchup, allowing the mixture to cool slightly.
- Binding Process: Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a separate bowl, creating a moist binding agent. Add this mixture to the vegetable base along with beaten eggs and ground turkey.
- Meatloaf Formation: Gently mix ingredients, ensuring even distribution without overworking the meat. Shape into a compact oval on the prepared baking sheet, spreading additional ketchup as a glaze.
- Baking and Resting: Bake for 50 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 170°F (76°C). Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Prevent Tough Meat: Gently mix ingredients to avoid compacting the ground turkey, which can result in a dense, tough meatloaf.
- Moisture Magic: Soak breadcrumbs in milk creates a tender, juicy texture that keeps the meatloaf from becoming dry.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature hits 170°F for safe, perfectly cooked turkey.
- Flavor Boost: Let the vegetable mixture cool slightly before mixing to prevent cooking the eggs and maintain robust, distinct flavors.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 635 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg