Best Turkey Meatloaf

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!

• Ready In: 1 hr 35 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 8

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs lean ground turkey
• 1  cup  breadcrumbs
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 -4  garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1  large onion, finely chopped
• 1  egg
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1  cup ketchup
• 1⁄2 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.