Turkey Meatloaf

Turkey Meatloaf

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp. fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
  • ½ tsp. kosher salt
  • ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 1-pound ground turkey
  • 1-pound sweet Italian pork sausage, casing removed, crumbled
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4-ounces bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
  • One 28-ounce can whole tomatoes, seeds removed
  • 1 cup red wine
  • ¼ bunch mint

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven to 450°F.
  • Combine ⅔ of the garlic, rosemary, pepper flakes, bread crumbs, salt and pepper.
  • Add the milk and mix; add the turkey and sausage; mix once more to combine; don’t overmix.
  • Transfer onto a board and shape into a fine meatloaf, about 9-inches long and 4-inches wide.
  • Place in a baking pan with high sides (a 9-inch x 12-inch pan with 2-inch sides works well); drizzle with about 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Place in the pre-heated oven and bake for 25 minutes; turning halfway through to brown evenly.
  • Remove from the oven and reduce the heat to 325°F.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, over medium heat, fry the bacon in the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil until it starts to curl and fat is rendered.
  • Add the onions and remaining garlic; cook until the onions are translucent; about 4 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and wine; bring to a boil.
  • Pour the sauce over the meatloaf; cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Place in the pre-heated oven and bake until a meat thermometer, inserted at the center, reads 150°F; 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Transfer the meatloaf to a platter and let stand, tented with foil, for 10 to 20 minutes; its internal temperature will rise to 160°F to 165°F.
  • Cut into thick slices, spoon tomato sauce over the top and scatter with torn mint leaves.
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