Turkey Meatloaf

Made with lean ground turkey and flavoured with onions, garlic, herbs, parmesan and those classic staple sauces. It's juicy, tender and absolutely delicious.

1½ Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1¼ cups yellow onion, finely chopped (1 medium)
1 Tbsp. garlic, minced (3 cloves)
¾ cup breadcrumbs
⅓ cup chicken broth
½ cup (1.4 oz) Parmesan cheese, finely shredded
1½ Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
⅓ cup + 1 Tbsp. ketchup, divided
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
3 Tbsp. fresh parsley
½ tsp dried thyme
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 tsp. sea salt
½ tsp. black pepper, freshly ground
2 lbs 93% lean ground turkey

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C/170°C fan, Gas Mark 5). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.

Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Add onion and sauté until slightly golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds longer.

Meanwhile in a large mixing bowl stir together bread crumbs and chicken broth.

Add cooked onion mixture to bread crumb mixture and stir. Transfer to fridge to let cool completely about 15-20 minutes.

To cooled mixture add parmesan, Worcestershire, 1 Tbsp. ketchup, the Dijon, parsley, thyme, egg, egg yolk, salt (you can season with a little more if you want it a little saltier) and pepper. Stir mixture to blend well.

Add ground turkey and using your hands toss and mix until well combined.

Shape mixture into a 9x4" loaf on prepared baking sheet. Brush with remaining ½ Tbsp. olive oil.

Bake in preheated oven 45 minutes. Remove meatloaf and brush with remaining ⅓ cup ketchup.

Return to oven and bake until center registers 165 (I recommend taking temperature in every ⅓ area of the loaf), about 10-20 minutes longer.

Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Sprinkle with a little more parsley (~ ½ Tbsp.) and cut into slices. Serve warm.

Makes 8 servings.

Cook's Notes: You can also use panko bread crumbs. Use ¾ cup + 3 Tbsp. since they are a little lighter by weight than standard bread crumbs and absorb a little less moisture.