turkey meatloaf

The other night it looked like it was getting ready to pour, so I decided to settle in with a meal that takes a little longer than most of mine to prepare. Believe it or not, all of the recipes on this site clock it at or under 30 minutes. I've been eyeing up a couple turkey meatloaf recipes for awhile, and decided to combine a few. Here's what I came up with:

• 1 1/2 lb. ground turkey
• 1 cup chopped yellow onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs (Italian, as always)
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup ketchup

Begin by sautéing the chopped onion with the oil, salt, pepper and thyme over medium heat for about 5-10 minutes, or until they soften and begin to brown.  Turn the heat down to medium-low and add the Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste and chicken stock.  Cook for another few minutes until everything blends and reduces nicely.

In a large bowl, combine the turkey, bread crumbs and egg.  Once the onion mixture is done and cooled a bit, add and mix well.  Roll into a nice little loaf shape, and top with a nice layer of ketchup.

Bake at 325 degrees for about an hour (depending on the thickness) and you're done.  Not crazy-longer than my typical meal, but definitely one worth waiting for.

Bon chappétit!