How to Make My Favorite Pork Turkey Meatloaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that brings back memories of childhood dinners and family gatherings. It's a versatile dish that can be made with various meats, but my favorite twist on this traditional recipe is using a combination of ground pork and ground turkey. The result is a delicious and juicy meatloaf that's packed with flavor and lean protein.

What I love most about this pork and turkey meatloaf is that it's a healthier alternative to the traditional all-beef version. By ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 carrot, minced
  • ½ red bell pepper, minced
  • ½ onion, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup thawed frozen chopped spinach
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • ½ cup wheat germ (Optional)
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Set the ground turkey and ground pork out at room temperature to warm slightly.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the carrot, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and spinach in the heated oil until soft; set aside to cool.
  • Mix together the turkey, pork, bread crumbs, wheat germ, eggs, 2 tablespoons ketchup, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the vegetable mixture and continue to mix until evenly combined; shape into a loaf; lay on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Whisk together the honey and 1 tablespoon ketchup in a small bowl; spread over the meatloaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 60 to 70 minutes; remove to a serving platter and allow to rest 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Nutrition

    310 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 125mg
    • Sodium: 783mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 58mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 448mg