Turkey and Zucchini Meatloaf

Turkey and Zucchini Meatloaf

A moist, savory turkey meatloaf with grated zucchini, sautéed aromatics, and a tangy ketchup-mustard glaze.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oven to 190°C. Grease the loaf pan with 1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil.

    Ingredients used: 5.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: loaf pan, pastry brush

  2. Step 2

    Grate the zucchini, then squeeze it firmly by hand to remove as much liquid as possible.

    Ingredients used: 250.0 gr Zucchini

    Cookware: Box Grater

  3. Step 3

    Heat the remaining 2 tsp (10 ml) olive oil in the frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 10.0 ml Olive Oil, 120.0 gr Onion

    Cookware: frying pan, wooden spoon

  4. Step 4

    Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, then remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 8.0 gr Garlic

    Cookware: frying pan, wooden spoon

  5. Step 5

    Combine the breadcrumbs and milk in the large mixing bowl and let them stand briefly. Stir in the eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and oregano.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 80.0 gr Breadcrumb, 2.0 gr Dried Oregano, 2.0 piece Egg, 2.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 60.0 ml Ketchup, 60.0 ml Milk, 10.0 gr Salt, 15.0 ml Worcestershire Sauce

    Cookware: Large Mixing Bowl

  6. Step 6

    Add the squeezed zucchini and cooled onion mixture to the bowl. Add the ground turkey and mix gently just until evenly combined.

    Ingredients used: 900.0 gr Ground Turkey

    Cookware: Large Mixing Bowl

  7. Step 7

    Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan and shape the top into an even, gently rounded surface.

    Cookware: Large Mixing Bowl, loaf pan

  8. Step 8

    Mix the remaining 4 tbsp (60 ml) ketchup with the Dijon mustard and brown sugar. Spread the glaze evenly over the meatloaf.

    Ingredients used: 15.0 gr Brown Sugar, 15.0 gr Dijon Mustard, 60.0 ml Ketchup

    Cookware: loaf pan, pastry brush, small bowl

  9. Step 9

    Bake until the center of the meatloaf reaches 74°C, about 55 to 65 minutes.

    Timer: 60 min (fixed)

    Cookware: instant-read thermometer, loaf pan

  10. Step 10

    Set the pan on a wire rack and rest the meatloaf before slicing and serving.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: loaf pan, wire rack

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: high

Keep the turkey refrigerated until needed and prevent contact between raw turkey and ready-to-eat foods. Cook the center to at least 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and consume them within 3 to 4 days.

Risk factors

  • Raw ground poultry may contain harmful bacteria.
  • Mixing by hand can spread contamination to nearby surfaces.
  • A thick meatloaf may cook unevenly if doneness is judged only by appearance.

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