Grandma's Hearty Meatloaf

Name: Grandma's Hearty Meatloaf
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean); 0.5 cup breadcrumbs; 0.25 cup milk; 1 egg (large); 0.25 cup yellow onion (chopped); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme; 1.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.75 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoon ketchup; 2 russet potatoes (large, peeled and quartered); 0.25 cup unsalted butter; 0.5 cup warm milk; 8 ounce fresh green beans (trimmed); 1 tablespoon olive oil

A classic, savory meatloaf made with ground turkey, served with creamy mashed potatoes and perfectly roasted green beans for a complete, comforting meal.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 55 min
Total: 1 hr 15 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: $5.17/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
0.5 cup breadcrumbs
0.25 cup milk
1 egg (large)
0.25 cup yellow onion (chopped)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
1.5 teaspoon kosher salt
0.75 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoon ketchup
2 russet potatoes (large, peeled and quartered)
0.25 cup unsalted butter
0.5 cup warm milk
8 ounce fresh green beans (trimmed)
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup milk, egg, chopped yellow onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, dried thyme, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Form the mixture into a loaf shape and place it in a baking dish.
Spread the ketchup over the top of the meatloaf. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
While the meatloaf bakes, place the peeled and quartered russet potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Add 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until very tender. Drain thoroughly.
Return the drained potatoes to the saucepan. Add the unsalted butter and 1/2 cup warm milk. Mash until smooth and creamy. Season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste. Keep warm.
Toss the trimmed fresh green beans with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast in the oven alongside the meatloaf for the last 15-20 minutes of cooking, until tender-crisp.
Once the meatloaf is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with mashed potatoes and roasted green beans.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meatloaf mix for a subtle kick.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 760
Protein: 54.3 g
Carbohydrates: 65.1 g
Fat: 33.5 g
Fiber: 7.4 g
Sodium: 1280 mg
Saturated Fat: 12.1 g
Sugar: 12.6 g
Cholesterol: 195 mg