Best Turkey Meatloaf

Jen T.'s Note:

I received this recipe from a friend years ago and modified it to have turkey as the main ingredient instead of ground beef. It is chock full of flavor!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 35 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 8

Yield: 8.0

• 2 ½ lbs lean ground turkey
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup fresh parsley , chopped
• 3 -4 garlic cloves , finely minced
• 1 large onion , finely chopped
• 1 egg
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup ketchup
• ½ cup water
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, combine tomato sauce, ketchup, Balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and water/beef stock.
2. In a large bowl, combine beef, bread crumbs, onions, parsley, chopped garlic, egg, seasonings, and one cup of tomato mixture.
3. Form into loaf. Place into shallow 7 by 10 inches pan or bread loaf tin, lightly oiled. Pour remaining liquid over meat loaf to coat. Bake in a 350 degrees Fahrenheit oven for one hour and 15 minutes, basting occasionally with ketchup or your favorite barbecue sauce.