balsamic-glazed turkey meatloaf
Meatloaf might not be the fanciest (or prettiest) meal to serve, but it’s always been one of our favorite easy weeknight meals. I came up with this healthful turkey meatloaf recipe for the “Something Bold, Something New: Meats, Poultry, and Seafood” section of our cookbook, and my husband declared it even tastier than the ultra-fatty version I used to make at home (ground duck and sausage, topped with bacon.) That’s saying a lot, coming from a guy like him! The secret to this super-moist meatloaf is a lot of vegetables, and fragrant spices like cumin and fennel seed. I used just half a seeded jalapeno for a bit of kick, but that’s an optional ingredient. The spices give you a lot of flavor without the added calories and fat. The glaze is a tangy-sweet blend of Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and balsamic vinegar. This is one of those recipes I can see myself making again and again–in fact, we kind of fought over the leftovers this morning (he thought I ate more than my fair share), so I think my husband will be asking me to make it again very soon!
Posted: April 26th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
Comments
Comment from lorna
Time April 27, 2009 at 9:58 AM
I was surprised how good it was too! You know my tastes…fatty sausage > lean ground turkey. But this was so moist and yummy. I didn’t even miss the sausage and bacon!
Comment from Jeni Hicks
Time April 27, 2009 at 11:37 AM
That looks so good – I love the idea of the cumin along with the chili.
I use ground turkey to make some really yummy asian-inspired turkey burgers – I don’t even miss beef burgers now. 
Comment from lorna
Time April 27, 2009 at 12:03 PM
Hey Jeni! Funny you mention beef, that’s what my husband said when he finished eating: “You could’ve told me it was beef and I wouldn’t have suspected a thing.” The meatloaf was definitely very hearty for being so lean.
Comment from Renée
Time April 28, 2009 at 7:42 AM
It’s strange to confess, as much as I love my beef/pork sausages, I’ve been really into turkey sausages lately – they’re so much more flavourful and yummy (meaning it’s easy to have 5+ portions at a time). Ironically the increased serving sizes consumed still equate to less calories and fat than the regular stuff… and I can still sneak in those strips of fatty bacon without feeling guilty!
(But I still want to try your bacon-wrapped-bacon!)
Comment from ph
Time May 13, 2009 at 6:26 PM
Made more turkey meatloaf tonight, but did not know I only had half an onion until I had started. Ended up supplementing with finely chopped apple. Sounds odd, but it came out awesome! Subtle sweetness, a little bit like apple in Thanksgiving stuffing. Give it a try if you decide to make turkey meatloaf again.
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Comment from ph
Time April 26, 2009 at 10:49 PM
I made a turkey meatloaf last week and both Jennifer and Madeline said it was better than my regular beef one. I gotta say, it was pretty dang good. Maybe there is something to this turkey meatloaf thing.
I thought I might not end up using the three-pack of turkey from Costco, but I’ll definitely be making more turkeyloaf.