Old-fashioned Meat Loaf

By dette

I've got to admit that I was a little nervous taking on meat loaf because Jamie's sife, Brooke, has darn near perfected it. So all my tastings for this recipe, were done in Jamie's ktchen. When I got the approval of these two toughest critics, I knew I had a keeper. A classic accompaniment to meat loaf is a scoop of fluffy mashed potates. But when I want something really decadent and down home, I pair this meat loaf with a helping of my Yes You Can Mac and Cheese.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 3/4 c. fresh bread crumbs (rom 2 slices light whole-wheat bread)
• 1/2 c finely chopped Vidalia or other sweet onions
• 1/3 c. grated carrot
• 1/4 c. 1% milk
• 1/4 c. tomato sauce
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped\
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp fresly ground black pepper
• Topping
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 2 tsp light brown sugar
• 1 tsp yellow mustard

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 60mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.

To make the meat loaf: In a large bowl, combine the turkey, bread crumbs, onions, carrot, milk, tomato sauce, egg, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly. Mound the meat loaf mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, patting it into a loaf shape with your hands.

To make the topping: In a small bowl, comvine the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Spoon the topping over the meat loaf, using the back of the spoon to spread it evenly.

Bake the meat loaf for about 45 minutes, or until the meat is no longer pink on the inside and is cooked through (165 on an instant-read thermometer). Let it sit for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.

Hands on. My Mama always says that the best kitchen tools you have are the ones God gave you, and they're right on the ends of your arms! When you really need to et in there and get a good vigorous mix going, use a nice clean pair of hands. That's my advice for mixing up this meat loaf. It's faster and more efficient, not to mention kind of fun

fat 2g; calories 216; protein 32g; carb 15g; fiber 2g; sodium 775mg