Spicy Ground Turkey Formulated as Meatloaf
Crank up your weeknight meals with this 21st-century twist on classic comfort food – a zesty, smoky Turkey Chipotle Meatloaf!
- Servings: 8
- Difficulty: A breeze!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
Get ready for an exhilarating ride with these irresistible ingredients:
Turkey Chipotle Meatloaf:- 2 pounds dark turkey meat- 1 cup breadcrumbs- 3 eggs, beaten- 1 cup ketchup, divided- 7 ounces chipotle chiles in adobo sauce- 1 large onion, finely chopped- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped- 2 tablespoons each of chopped cilantro and parsley- 1 ½ tablespoons ancho chile powder, 1 ½ tablespoons smoked paprika- A pinch of salt and pepper, baby!- 3 strips of applewood-smoked bacon, chopped into pieces
Sautéed Green Beans:- Green beans, fresh and snapped- 2 cloves of garlic, minced- Olive oil- Salt and pepper to taste- Lemon wedges (optional)
Let's dive into the cooking chaos!
For the Meatloaf:1. Fire up the oven to 400°F and oil a baking sheet.2. Soak the breadcrumbs in milk and set aside.3. Whack that bacon into pieces and throw it in a food processor to achieve a coarse grind.4. Blend it all together with eggs, ¼ cup of ketchup, minced chipotle chiles, onion, celery, herbs, spices, and salt & pepper in a large bowl.5. Crumble in the turkey and gently mix.6. Form the mixture into a 12-inch log, and place it on the prepared baking sheet.7. Bake for 30 minutes, then slather the top and sides with a mix of the remaining ketchup and chipotle chiles.8. Pop it back in the oven for an additional 10 minutes or until it reaches 165°F inside.
For the Green Beans:1. In a separate skillet, heat up a spot of olive oil over medium-high heat.2. Sauté the minced garlic until it's fragrant.3. Chuck the green beans into the mix and cook, while stirring occasionally, until they're tender but crisp.4. Season 'em up with a pinch of salt and pepper, and serve them hot with lemon wedges (if you're feelin' zesty!).
Pour yourself a drink, grab your plate, and savor every spicy, smoky bite!
- This Turkey Chipotle Meatloaf recipe yields 8 servings, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- The recipe falls under the category of 'uncategorized', as it combines elements from both 'baking' and 'nutrition'.
- The meal features a smoky and zesty twist on a classic comfort food, using chipotle chiles and turkey.
- The cooking instructions for the Meatloaf involve mixing ingredients like breadcrumbs, onion, celery, herbs, spices, eggs, and bacon, then baking it for approximately 50 minutes. The Sautéed Green Beans are cooked separately as a side dish.
