BBQ Turkey Meatloaf
This meatloaf is my granddaughter’s absolute all-time favorite dinner that “Gammy” makes! Also, my very picky younger daughter always asks for this meatloaf every time she’s home for a visit! So easy and YUM!
Ingredients
- Olive oil spray
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Meatloaf
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 large carrot peeled and finely chopped
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 pounds ground turkey or lean ground beef
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons healthy barbecue sauce such as Annie’s Natural’s
- 1 cup rolled oats ground (in food processor or blender)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pepper as desired
Topping
- 1/2 cup healthy barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet (with sides) with foil. (If you have a rack, place it inside the baking sheet. (allows the fat to drip down.) Coat lightly with olive oil spray.
- In a medium pan, heat olive oil over medium-high setting until hot. Sauté chopped onions, peppers, carrots and garlic for about 8 minutes or until softened and just beginning to brown. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, mix together all meatloaf ingredients, including sautéed vegetables. (If mixture seems too loose, add up to another 2 tablespoons ground oats.) Shape mixture into 1 large loaf or 2 smaller loaves; place on baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes. Top evenly with barbecue sauce. Continue baking for about 15 minutes or until cooked through. (or internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.) Allow meatloaf to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Make Ahead and Storage Tips: meatloaf mixture may be prepared 1 day ahead. Shape, cover and refrigerate until baking time. Bake as directed. Cooked meatloaf may be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat, covered at 325 degrees F for about 20 minutes or until heated through. Meatloaf may also be frozen for up to 4 months.
For a healthier barbecue sauce try Annie's Naturals found in many supermarkets and natural food stores. Try baking meatloaf in cupcakes pans for a kid-friendly treat and top with mashed potatoes as the “icing!” Think about making extra meatloaves to freeze for a healthy meal you can get on the table-FAST.
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