Has anyone made meatloaf with ground turkey?

Question

If so, how does it taste? Does it dry out quicker? How about the taste? Cook it the same temp as beef?

Answer 1

go to all recipes.com, I would think you would cook at same temp, but not as long

Answer 2

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Answer 3

This question depends on the fat percentage of the ground turkey. The 93/7 is very dry and you would need to add chopped up mushrooms to it to help the moisture, but if it's 85/15 or 80/20 then it will be just the same moisture as ground beef.
I made an 80/20 ground turkey meatloaf for my father-in-law who eats nothing but beef and he never knew the difference.

Answer 4

For meatloaf, I use the filling that Giada has for stuffed zucchini and peppers. I just shape it into a meatloaf instead of stuffing the vegetables with the meat mixtures (although that's delicious too!). She specifically calls for ground turkey in the recipe as well, instead of using it as a substitution. I recommend using the 93/7 ground turkey instead of the 99/1 - the little bit of fat adds lots of flavor, and it's still much better for you than beef. Here is my interpretation of the recipe: 1 small onion, grated 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves 1 large egg 3 tablespoons ketchup 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano (or just Parmesan) 1/4 cup dried plain bread crumbs 1 pound ground turkey 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Whisk the onion, parsley, egg, ketchup, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl to blend. Stir in the cheese and bread crumbs. Mix in the turkey. Form into meatloaf, or put into loaf pan. Pour the marinara sauce over the meatloaf.** Bake uncovered until a thermometer inserted into the filling registers 165 degrees F, about 45 minutes. **Alternatively, instead of using marinara sauce, a sweet topping made from mixing ketchup and brown sugar can be used. Adds some calories but is amazing.

Answer 5

It tastes slightly different but it's still good. The biggest thing is to make sure you thoroughly cook it because it's raw poultry. You will want to cut into the meat loaf to make sure it's cooked all the way through.

I cook allot with ground chicken and turkey these days. One thing you can add that will give it a beefy -ier flavor is chili powder. I cook it at the same temp as ground beef and just keep checking on it to prevent over cooking. So far I've used ground turkey in tacos, enchiladas, meat loaf and burgers and my family either hasn't noticed or complained.

Answer 6

I use ground turkey all of the time. Sometimes I do a half ground beef / half turkey mixture. My family loves the taste of ground turkey. It is a little lighter in flavor than beef or beef and pork mixture. If you find it too bland add more seasonings. As I vary my meatloaf mixture I have not had problems with it being too dry.

I cook it at same temp and for same amount of time as all beef or beef / pork mixture.

Enjoy!

Answer 7

The one I make is called Tex Mex Meatloaf:
1 1/2# ground turkey
1 cup salsa divided in half
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup froz corn, thawed
1/3 cup instant potatoes
1 egg white
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper

Preheat oven to 400. Spray baking pan with Canola Pam. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Transfer to baking sheet and form a loaf. Spread remaining 1/2 cup salsa over the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until an instant read thermometer reads 165. Let stand about 10 minutes before slicing. It's VERY good!

Answer 8

It's great. Suggestions: use 1 egg and 1/2 cup of seasoned bread crumbs for binding. If you feel adventurous...add in a pinch or two of ground sage...it works well with turkey flavor. If you are worried about it drying out...just bake it covered with foil then run it under the broiler to brown the top. Bake at the same temp. as beef.

Answer 9

Cook the same way as beef, but instead of using tomato juice/sauce as the liquid, use mustard and mayonnaise
with a little pancake syrup and olive oil.

Of course, you use a couple of eggs in it to hold the mix together. It will taste like turkey, last the same, and the entire cooking process and time is the same, such as using breadcrumbs. But I like to use wheat germ instead of bread crumbs, for more vitamins.

Answer 10

MEAT LOAF WITH GROUND TURKEY

1 lb. ground turkey
1 egg
3/4 c. Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1 can Campbell's Italian tomato soup

Mix ground turkey, egg and bread crumbs together. Bake at 350 degrees until 3/4 of the way done. Add 1/2 can soup to the top of meat loaf. Spread on. Finish baking.
May add green peppers and onions to loaf - optional. Very good, low in fat.

Answer 11

i have made it several times, i cook it the same temp as beef, it does tend to dry out and the taste is bland...i doctor it up with tomatoes diced up and little seasoning and garlic powder, a little horse radish and mustard for flavor....