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Prep time
5 minutes
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Cook time
35 minutes
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Serves
4
Author Notes
I can't make this enough—the last time I had to bump it up to four pounds of meat to satisfy the crowd! I've made it with beef and chicken too, but turkey is my fave. —Erin Jeanne McDowell
Test Kitchen Notes
This is one the easiest, most flavorful ways to shake up a traditional ground beef meatloaf—use ground turkey instead, and make it spicy! This recipe will surely be added to your weeknight rotation. Of course, if you have any spice-averse guests, you could use Dijon mustard and add the cayenne and sriracha to taste, but on the other hand, if they love spice, feel free to up the sriracha in the glaze. And yes, as you can see in the recipe, Erin doesn't call for a standard loaf pan here; instead, she uses a foil-lined baking sheet and forms the loaf on there. The glaze won't overflow like it might with a smaller pan, and you can utilize more of the surface area while brushing and basting. We're not sure why we didn't think of that method before!
The loaf also comes together in no time. All you have to do is mix the loaf ingredients in one bowl, then the glaze ingredients in another. Bake in the oven and dinner is ready to go. Adjust the seasonings to your taste too—if you're not into cumin, halve the amount or use your other favorite spice. And be sure to use low-sodium soy sauce if you are seasoning the loaf with more salt; if it's not low-sodium, skip adding any more salt. Whatever spices and seasonings you choose, this foolproof recipe results in a tender, moist meatloaf every time, and we hope that you enjoy it as much as we do. —The Editors
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Spicy Turkey Meatloaf
Ingredients
- Meatloaf
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1 pound
ground turkey (454 g)
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1
onion, finely chopped (220 g)
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1
large egg (57 g)
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3
garlic cloves, finely chopped (15 g)
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3/4
cup (or more) breadcrumbs (63 g)
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3 tablespoons
soy sauce (48 g)
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2 tablespoons
ketchup (32 g)
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2 tablespoons
spicy brown mustard (32 g)
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1 tablespoon
rice vinegar (14 g)
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1 tablespoon
Worcestershire sauce (17 g)
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2 teaspoons
ground coriander (4 g)
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2 teaspoons
ground cumin (4 g)
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1 teaspoon
cayenne (or more to taste) (2 g)
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Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- Spicy Sriracha Glaze
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1/4 cup
ketchup (68 g)
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2 tablespoons
apple cider vinegar (28 g)
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1 tablespoon
sriracha (or more to taste) (20 g)
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1 teaspoon
ground cumin (2 g)
Directions
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Heat the oven to 350°F. Make the meatloaf: In a large bowl, mix the turkey, onion, egg, garlic, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, ketchup, brown mustard, rice vinegar, Worcestershire, coriander, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper just to combine. If the mixture feels too wet, add more breadcrumbs. Form the mixture into a loaf on a foil lined baking sheet.
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Make the glaze: In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Sriracha, and cumin until well combined.
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Brush the glaze all over the loaf (this is why I don't use a loaf pan, so that you can get maximum glaze action).
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Bake, basting the loaf occasionally, for 35 to 45 minutes, until cooked through. If you like, you can run the finished loaf under the broiler and the glaze will form a bit of a crust.
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