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Perfect Meatloaf

Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 bell peppers, finely chopped I use red and orange for great color
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 lbs ground turkey
  • 1 lb ground chuck
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 tbsps Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup tomato/ spaghetti sauce
  • 2 tsp Greek seasoning
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp mustard yellow or dijon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat a sautée pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, onion, and bell peppers.  Stir occasionally until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and thyme and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside for later.
  • In a large bowl, add ground turkey, ground beef, oats, milk,Worcestershire, tomato sauce, cajun seasoning, Greekseasoning, tomato paste, eggs, salt, pepper, and cooked veggiesfrom steps 1 and 2.
  • With a fork, fluff/ mix everything gently. You want to keep itaerated and light, not condensed.
  • Mix ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard and set aside.(If you like a thicker coating on meatloaf, double this recipe.)
  • On a sheet tray, mold the meatloaf into an even loaf shape. Addthe topping mixture from step 5 evenly to cover all of the tops andsides of the meatloaf.
    *Important tip* Before putting meatloaf into oven, place a baking dishwith warm water on a rack below the meatloaf. The evaporating waterwill keep the meatloaf moist.
  • Place meatloaf in the oven for 1 hour and 15 min, or until its internaltemperature reaches 155-160 degrees.
  • Let rest for at lest 10 minute before slicing. Enjoy!
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