Caribbean Jerk Turkey Meat Loaf

Submitted by Pinay0618

"Recipe is from the National Turkey Federation."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 lbs ground turkey
• 1 cup boiling water
• 2⁄3 cup couscous
• 1 cup red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• as needed vegetable oil cooking spray

directions

1. In small cup or bowl, combine water and couscous; cover and allow to stand 5 minutes plus or until couscous has absorbed all water.
2. In small non-stick skillet, over medium-high heat, saute red bell pepper, thyme, curry powder, cumin, allspice, ginger, salt, black pepper, paprika and cayenne pepper in oil 1 to 2 minutes; allow to cool.
3. In medium bowl, combine turkey, bell pepper mixture and couscous. Shape mixture into a round loaf using a 9-inch pie plate or a rectangular loaf using a 8-by-4-by-2-inch pan. Spray pan with vegetable cooking spray.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 45 minutes or until meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees F when inserted in the center of the loaf and juices run clear.

Reviews

[LonghornMama]

Good! Tender with tons of flavor and spice. Along with the couscous and red pepper, this makes a great meatloaf for people who don't like turkey. Leftovers would be great in a pita or with naan. Cooking times listed are for the original recipe which uses only one pound of turkey, so I increased time and double checked with a thermometer to make sure it was cooked through. Thanks for sharing the recipe!