Ground Turkey Meatloaf with a Kick

This moist and versatile meatloaf is packed with flavor. I make it with hot peppers to add a spicy layer that complements but doesn't overpower. For mild taste preferences, substitute green bell pepper for the hot peppers.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
• Calories: 290 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 eggs, beaten
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ teaspoon dried sage
• 1 large carrot, shredded
• ½ teaspoon mustard powder
• 2 pounds ground turkey
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, diced
• ½ large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 ¾ cups skim milk, or more as needed
• 2 fresh serrano peppers, diced
• ½ cup snipped fresh chives
• 5 slices whole grain bread, or more as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix together ground turkey, milk, eggs, jalapeno peppers, serrano peppers, carrot, onion, chives, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, salt, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, mustard powder, black pepper, and sage in a large bowl.

Step 3

Place 5 slices bread in the bowl of a food processor; pulse for a few seconds at a time until bread is ground into crumbs. Add bread crumbs to turkey mixture. Rake a fork across the surface of the mixture. When the surface barely retains the fork impression, the consistency is correct. Add more bread crumbs if mixture is too moist; add more milk if mixture is too dry.

Step 4

Form turkey mixture into a loaf shape and place in a large cast-iron skillet.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).