Turkey and Beef Meat Loaf has pizzazz and is not your traditional meat loaf. I like mixing beef with turkey because turkey can be a little bland and the beef adds flavor. The chipotle pepper in adobo adds a nice smokiness and the yogurt keeps the meatloaf from drying out.
I really like to the tomato Mexican spice topping instead of the traditional ketchup. If you want to add some spice I recommend red pepper flakes or hot sauce. Add it to your beef mixture so that way the meat loaf flavors stay balanced.
Bake It!
Recipe serves: 6
Serving size:
- Slice into 6 even pieces
Total time: 1 hr 10 minutes
Let's grocery shop!
I am assuming you have salt and pepper. It is not included in pantry and spices. .
Pantry & Spices
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chili powder
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ground cumin
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quick cooking oats
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olive oil
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worcestershire sauce
Grocery
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1 - garlic bulb
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1 - onion
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1 - green pepper
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1 - bunch fresh parsley
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1 - pound ground beef
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1 pound ground turkey
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1 - chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
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1 - tomato sauce 8 oz
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1 - plain yogurt 5.3 oz
Tip from Me
You can freeze the remainder ground beef and turkey or use it in the following recipes:
Let's prep!
| 1 large onion, chopped |
| 1 green pepper, chopped |
| 2 garlic cloves, minced |
| 1/2 tablespoon olive oil |
| 1/3 cup quick cooking oats |
| 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese |
| 1/2 cup tomato sauce |
| 1/4 cup plain yogurt |
| 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced |
| 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce |
| 1/2 teaspoon chili powder |
| 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
| 1/2 pound ground turkey |
| 1/2 pound lean ground beef |
| 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped |
| Topping |
| 1/4 cup tomato sauce |
| 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce |
| 1/4 teaspoon chili powder |
| 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin |
| 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese |
- Gather all of your ingredients and measuring tools
- Mince 2 garlic cloves and place in a small prep bowl; set aside
- Chop 1 large onion (1.5 cups) place in a medium bowl; set aside
- Chop 1 medium green pepper (1 cup) and place with onion; set aside
- In a large bowl combine:
- 1/3 cup quick cooking oats
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 pound ground turkey
- 1/4 pound ground beef
- I use a kitchen scale to weigh the meat.
- I combine and freeze the remainder meats using a food saver or make Mostaccioli with Beef and Turkey in the same week.
- Mince 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley and add to the meat mixture
- Chop 1 chipotle pepper and add to the meat mixture
- Using a fork or your hands mix the ingredients together lightly. Do not pack.
- In a small bowl combine:
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Let's cook!
- Complete the prep from the prep tab above.
- Preheat oven to 350° F
- Heat the skillet on medium with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- Add onion and green pepper until the peppers are tender
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute then remove from heat
- Add the sautéed vegetables to the meat mixture and mix well.
- Shape the meat mixture into a even log then place the cooling rack on top of the cookie sheet. Place the log on the cookie sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes then add the topping sauce evenly over the meat
- Bake for additional 15 minutes or longer until internal temperature is 165° F.
- Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!
This recipe can also be found in Weekly Dinners for 4 under $100 – Menu 8
