Description
Classic comfort meets healthy eating with this mouthwatering Turkey Meatloaf with Sweet Potato Glaze. Savory ground turkey blends perfectly with herbs and a rich sweet potato topping, creating a wholesome meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 large egg
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
- 1 teaspoon marjoram
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Glaze and Binding:
- 1 medium baked sweet potato (about 7 ounces / 198 grams)
- 6 tablespoons ketchup (use sugar-free for Whole30, such as Primal Kitchen)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Mash roasted sweet potato flesh thoroughly in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring a smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Incorporate ground turkey into the sweet potato, creating a uniform base for the meatloaf mixture.
- Crack an egg into the blend, adding rich moisture and binding properties to the protein-packed composition.
- Sprinkle dried onion, introducing subtle aromatic depth to the meat mixture.
- Fold in a portion of ketchup, marjoram, and salt, gently blending with a fork to distribute seasonings evenly without compressing the meat.
- Whisk remaining ketchup with Worcestershire sauce in a separate container, preparing a tangy glaze for enhanced flavor profile.
- Carefully sculpt the meat mixture into a cohesive loaf shape, maintaining loose texture to ensure tenderness.
- Position the formed meatloaf centrally on a baking sheet, creating ample space for even heat circulation.
- Generously drizzle prepared sauce across the loaf’s surface, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Slide the baking sheet into a preheated 350°F oven, allowing the meatloaf to roast uncovered for approximately 55 minutes.
- Once cooking time concludes, extract the meatloaf and permit it to rest for 5 minutes, allowing internal juices to redistribute and ensure optimal moisture retention.
- Slice and serve the meatloaf, revealing a perfectly cooked, flavorful centerpiece.
Notes
- Swap ground turkey for lean ground chicken or plant-based meat alternatives to accommodate different dietary preferences and protein needs.
- Ensure sweet potato is thoroughly mashed to create a smooth, even texture that helps bind the meatloaf ingredients together effectively.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 165°F, guaranteeing the meatloaf is fully cooked and safe to consume.
- Make ahead and freeze individual portions for quick weeknight meals, wrapping tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil to maintain moisture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg