Turkey Meatloaf

In our quest to eat healthier  I have started to use ground turkey instead of ground beef.  Tonight I came across a wonderful recipe for a BBQ turkey meatloaf.  It was delicious served with some mashed cauliflower and roasted asparagus.  I do admit I have to work on the recipe for the mashed cauliflower. It did taste good but the consistency needs a little work. Something for me to work on for a later post.  The roasted asparagus is always a side I love, simply drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with salt and pepper.

BBQ Turkey Meatloaf: (adapted from Once Upon a Chef)

For BBQ Glaze: 

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and set aside.

2/3 cup kethcup

1/3 cup light brown sugar

1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Meatloaf:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 cup minced yellow onion

2 gloves minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 large egg

3 tablespoons of BBQ glaze (from above)

1 pound ground turkey

1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line a bakin sheet with foil and spray.

Heat olive oil in saute pan and cook onion about 2minutes until soft and golden.  Add garlic and cook another minute.  Set aside to cool.

In a medium bowl mix salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and egg.  Mix until well combined.  Add in onion mixture.  Finally add breadcrumbs and turkey mix by hand until just combined.

Form a loaf on the foil lined pan.  Spread BBQ glaze over the top of the meatloaf.  Should be plenty to coat top and sides.  Cook 40-45 minutes.