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The Best Old Fashioned Meatloaf with a Simple Meatloaf Recipe

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A Turkey Meatloaf that’s made using a classic old fashioned meatloaf recipe.  This Simple Meatloaf recipe has a few changes from our original with the addition of Worcestershire sauce and makes it a good meatloaf recipe to save.    And it can also be made using a combination of ground beef and ground pork.

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You ever wonder why grandma’s meatloaf tasted extra special?   Maybe she had a few little tricks up her sleeve like using a bit of brown sugar in the glaze recipe.    We added it and it does make a big difference, also it helps adhere the glaze to the meatloaf.
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Also, we used a meatloaf pan to shape our meatloaf to make it more uniform.   It will cook more evenly but will still have those brown corners.  This simple meatloaf recipe is our go to weeknight dinner.
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Turkey Meatloaf
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
 

An Old fashioned Meatloaf recipe that is made using a simple meatloaf recipe which makes it a good meatloaf recipe to save.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Old fashioned Meatloaf, Old fashioned meatloaf recipe, Simple Meatloaf Recipe
Servings: 8
Author: Evelyn
Ingredients
Glaze
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  2. Saute the onion in just a dab of olive oil until caramelized, add minced garlic, saute for 1 additional minute. Remove from heat, add Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper and a let cool to room temperature

  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey (or ground beef and pork) eggs, bread crumbs, tomato sauce and cooled onion mixture. Mix well

  4. Place parchment paper on a cooking sheet.  We will be using a bread loaf pan to act as a mold.    Place meatloaf mixture into a 9x5 loaf pan, press down well to shape.  Carefully turn loaf pan onto the parchment lined cooking sheet to remove meatloaf.   Finish shaping the meatloaf by hand.  

  5. Mix glaze ingredients,( ketchup, vinegar and brown sugar) in a small bowl.  Brush glaze mixture on the entire meatloaf and leave about half of it on top of the meatloaf, saving the rest for later. 

  6. Place in preheated oven and bake for about 60 minutes until juices run clear and the center temperature is 160 degrees F.    During the last 10 minutes of baking, brush the remaining glaze mixture on the meatloaf leaving most of it on top.  


This Simple Meatloaf Recipe can be Served with:

Southern Green Beans

Southern Green Beans

 

Rustic Mashed Potates

Rustic Mashed Potatoes 

 

 

Cloverleaf Rolls

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Comments

  1. Will put this on my "to make" pile (so ever high) as it looks so good Evelyn. I am itching to make your Zucchini Lasagna. Looks like we might get a reprieve today with a bit of warmth before a week of rain ahead here on the Bruce Peninsula. Enjoty your day.

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  5. Looks great and much healthier then with beef. I wish I could get my husband to be more agreeable about eating groung poultry. I have tried sneaking it in but he always know lol! Thanks for sharing my sweet friend 🙂 Enjoy your week!

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  9. Your meatloaf does look yummy! My husband is another one who "isn't very agreeable about eating poultry" – I love the way Diane worded it. I asked him why the other day and he explained – "It just doesn't taste enough like beef". Just stopping by from the GRAND Social Linky Party. Thanks for the recipe!

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  16. This is perfect timing as the Mr. picked up some ground turkey. I was going to make turkey burgers but, this looks yummy! Trying it tonight! Thanks for sharing! Don't forget to drop by & link it up if you haven't! xo Theresa @ DearCreatives.com

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  23. I have been meaning to make meatloaf for such a long time, thanks for the reminder. I love the idea of using something other than beef mince 🙂

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  28. Your Turkey Meatloaf looks delicious! Your recipe is fabulous and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday. Have a great weekend and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

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  30. I love using turkey instead of ground beef. So much healthier and tastes just as good. Your meatloaf recipe looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing at Wicked Good Wednesdays!

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  31. Love, love, love using oats instead of breadcrumbs in meatloaf. Evelyn, your enthusiasm for a healthy lifestyle always impresses me. I'm usually pulled to the dark side by Pinterest & Google + images!

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  33. Thanks for this. Your recipe sounds delish and reminded me that I haven't made turkey loaf for awhile. My hubby is going to be so glad you posted this. 😀 Thanks for sharing.
    p

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