Ina Garten's Turkey Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 5 lbs ground turkey breast
• 3 C chopped yellow onions (2 large onions)
• 2 tbs olive oil
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (½ tsp dried)
• 80 ml Worcestershire sauce
• 180 ml chicken stock
• 1½ tsp tomato paste
• 1½ C plain bread crumbs
• 3 extra-large eggs, beaten
• 180 g ketchup

Directions

1. Prep Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Cook Onions: In a medium sauté pan over medium-low heat, cook onions with olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme until translucent but not browned, ~15 minutes.
3. Build Flavor: Stir in Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Mix well and allow to cool to room temperature.
4. Mix Meatloaf: In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, bread crumbs, eggs, and the cooled onion mixture. Mix thoroughly.
5. Shape & Top: Shape mixture into a rectangular loaf on an ungreased sheet pan. Spread ketchup evenly over top.
6. Bake: Bake until internal temperature reaches 160°F, about 1½ hours.
7. Serve: Serve hot, at room temperature, or cold in a sandwich.

Chef's Notes

• This is another wonderful recipe from Ina Garten
• A pan of hot water in the oven under the meatloaf will keep the top from cracking.

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