Turkey Meatloaf
A family favorite, really easy and flavorful. We have included both Gluten and Gluten Free versions. The trend now is to shape the meatloaf on a sheet pan so more of it browns. Add potatoes and vegetables if desired or serve with a salad. This recipe doubles well, just shape into 2 loaves or increase cooking time to 1 hour. Rice bread crumbs are denser so we use ¼ cup GF vs 1/3 cup Panko, however, the overall carb count is very similar for Gluten and Gluten Free.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (454 gr) Ground turkey 0 CHO
- 1/4 cup (30 gr) Minced onion 3 CHO
- ¼ tsp. Minced garlic 0 CHP
- 1 TBSP Olive oil 0 CHO
- 2 TBSP Ketchup 8 CHO
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire 2 CHO
- 1/3 cup (23 gr) Panko bread crumbs 17.6 CHO
- 1 Egg 0 CHO
- ¾ tsp. Marjoram 0 CHO
- ½ tsp. Thyme 0 CHO
- ½ tsp Salt 0 CHO
- ¼ tsp. Pepper 0 CHO
TOTAL CHO 30.6 CHO
- TOTAL WEIGHT 500 GRAMS
- 30.6 CHO DIVIDED BY 500 GRAMS = .061 CHO/GRAM
- ½ CUP OR ½ INCH SLICE FROM MIDDLE = 77 GRAMS
- .061CHO x 77 GRAMS = 4.69 CHO/1/2 CUP/1/2 INCH SLICE
Gluten Free Turkey Meatloaf
- 1 lb (454 gr) Ground turkey 0 CHO
- 1/4 cup (30 gr) Minced onion 3 CHO
- ¼ tsp. Minced garlic 0 CHP
- 1 TBSP Olive oil 0 CHO
- 2 TBSP Ketchup 8 CHO
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire 2 CHO
- ¼ cup (35 gr) Rice bread crumbs 19.25 CHO
- 1 Egg 0 CHO
- ¾ tsp. Marjoram 0 CHO
- ½ tsp. Thyme 0 CHO
- ½ tsp Salt 0 CHO
- ¼ tsp. Pepper 0 CHO
TOTAL CHO 32.25 CHO
- TOTAL WEIGHT 510 GRAMS
- 32.25 CHO DIVIDED BY 510 GRAMS = .063 CHO/GRAM
- ½ CUP OR ½ INCH SLICE FROM MIDDLE = 77 GRAMS
- .063 CHO x 77 GRAMS = 4.85 CHO/1/2 CUP/1/2 INCH SLICE
Instructions
- Pre heat oven to 350. Line baking sheet with tin foil.
- Heat olive oil over low heat in sauce pan. Add onion and garlic; cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- In a small dish mix ketchup and Worcestershire. Add to onion mixture and heat to a simmer.
- Meanwhile mix all remaining ingredients in a bowl, then add onion mixture. Stir well to incorporate.
- Shape turkey into a loaf or a football and place on baking sheet. Cook for 40 - 45 minutes. Add potatoes and/or vegetables to the sheet as well, if desired.
- *If you choose to cook in a loaf pan, drain any juices half way through cooking time so that the loaf will brown.
