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Close-up of a sliced amazing meatloaf, glazed with a rich sauce and garnished with fresh parsley.

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Discover a delicious and easy meatloaf recipe perfect for weeknight dinners. This recipe uses simple ingredients and comes together quickly, making it ideal for busy home cooks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Onion Cooking Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Glaze
  • ⅔ cup ketchup
  • ⅓ cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
For the Meatloaf
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 pounds ground turkey (93/7)
  • ¾ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • A few springs chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • Medium bowl
  • Small sauté pan
  • Large bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and grease it.
  2. Make the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Set aside.
  3. Make the meatloaf: Heat olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Cook the minced onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more. Do not brown. Let cool.
  4. In a large bowl, combine salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, eggs, and ¼ cup of the BBQ glaze. Whisk well. Stir in the cooled onion mixture. Add ground turkey and breadcrumbs. Mix with your hands until evenly combined.
  5. Divide the meat mixture into two equal portions on the prepared baking sheet. Shape into two loaves, about 1.5 inches high x 6 inches long x 4 inches wide. Spread the remaining BBQ glaze over the loaves, allowing some to drip down the sides.
  6. Bake for about 45 minutes, until the meatloaves are cooked through. Remove any fat from the sides of the loaves. Transfer the loaves to a platter. Slice and garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

This meatloaf recipe is a quick and satisfying option for any night of the week. Feel free to adjust the glaze ingredients to your preference.

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