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slices of turkey meatloaf served on top of mashed potatoes with some corn

Best Easy Meatloaf Recipe

Fatimah
This is the best and easiest meatloaf recipe with delicious glaze. It comes together in minutes, and the meat is juicy and super flavorful.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound 85% or 80% lean ground beef
  • ½ pound 85% lean ground turkey or use all turkey, or all beef
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 tablespoons milk
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • ½ small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon smoked or regular paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1½ teaspoons onion powder
  • 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the Glaze

  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400℉.
  • In a bowl, combine the beef and turkey (or whatever meat you're using).
  • Add the egg, ketchup, breadcrumbs, milk and seasonings. Mix together well until just combined.
  • Shape into a log on a tray lined with parchment paper, or over line a loaf pan and let parchment paper hang off the sides, then place the mixture inside.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, covered with aluminum foil.
  • Combine the glaze ingredients together, and brush ontop and on the sides of the meatloaf once 30 minutes are up.
  • Bake for another 10 minutes, then remove from the oven. Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes, corn, gravy, or salad.

Notes

  • You can use all beef, all turkey, or even a mix with ground chicken if you prefer to add moisture and flavor to your meatloaf. 
  • Do not overmix the ingredients because you do not want them to become tough. Use your hands or a fork to combine the ingredients, but avoid using a mixer.
  • If you have meatloaf leftovers, you can be creative. Turn them into delicious sandwiches, crumble them as toppings for pizzas, or add them to a pasta sauce.
  • Allow the meatloaf to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. This step lets the juices settle for a tender moist meatloaf.
  • To make sure the meatloaf is fully cooked, use a meat thermometer to check the inner temperature. It should be around 160F or 71C. Do it to avoid your loaf being overdone.
Keyword american, beef, meat loaf, meatloaf, turkey
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