Turkey Meatloaf

28 ingredients
38 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 slices white bread, crusts trimmed, torn into pieces
  • 8 small sage leaves
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground lean turkey
  • 1 large yellow onion, cut into eighths
  • 1 stalk celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 large whole egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large egg white
  • Cheaters Gravy, (recipe follows)
  • Garlic Mashed Potatoes, (recipe follows)
  • 1 cup homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock, skimmed of fat
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • (makes about 1 cup; serves 6)
  • 1 pound red potatoes, peeled and cut into eighths
  • 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 3/4 cup nonfat milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • (serves 6)

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 400F, with the rack in the center.
  2. 2
    Place the bread and sage leaves in the bowl of a food processor; pulse to form fine crumbs.
  3. 3
    Transfer to a medium bowl, and add the ground turkey.
  4. 4
    Place the onion and celery in the bowl of the food processor; pulse until finely chopped.
  5. 5
    Add to the turkey mixture, using your hands to combine.
  6. 6
    Add the thyme, whole egg, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire, and salt; season with pepper.
  7. 7
    Combine well.
  8. 8
    Place in a 9 x 5 x 2 1/2-inch nonstick loaf pan.
  9. 9
    In a small bowl, combine the egg white with the remaining tablespoon tomato paste and 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire, whisking with a fork until smooth.
  10. 10
    Spoon the mixture over the meatloaf; spread evenly.
  11. 11
    Transfer the pan to the oven; place a baking sheet on the lower rack to catch the drippings.
  12. 12
    Cook until a meat thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf registers 180F, about 1 1/4 hours.
  13. 13
    Remove from the oven; let rest 15 minutes, covered with foil.
  14. 14
    To serve, cut the meatloaf into 12 slices, and divide evenly among 6 serving plates.
  15. 15
    Serve immediately with hot gravy and mashed potatoes.
  16. 16
    In a small saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a boil over high heat.
  17. 17
    Reduce heat to medium, and simmer until the stock is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
  18. 18
    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and the water with a fork until smooth; whisk into the simmering stock.
  19. 19
    Raise heat; return to a full boil.
  20. 20
    Boil 30 seconds.
  21. 21
    Remove from heat, and stir in the parsley.
  22. 22
    Serve.
  23. 23
    In a medium saucepan, combine the potatoes and whole garlic; add enough cold water to cover by about 2 inches.
  24. 24
    Bring to a boil over high heat.
  25. 25
    Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes.
  26. 26
    Drain the potatoes, and set aside in a warm place.
  27. 27
    Meanwhile, in the same saucepan, combine the milk, butter, and salt; season with pepper.
  28. 28
    Heat over low until the butter has melted and the milk is warm to the touch.
  29. 29
    Pass the potatoes and garlic through a ricer or food mill into saucepan; stir gently to combine.
  30. 30
    Serve immediately.
  31. 31
    (Per serving)
  32. 32
    Calories: 200
  33. 33
    Fat: 3g
  34. 34
    Cholesterol: 86mg
  35. 35
    Carbohydrate: 13g
  36. 36
    Sodium: 451mg
  37. 37
    Protein: 31g
  38. 38
    Fiber: 1g

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