Spicy Turkey Meatloaf
This delicious meatloaf recipe proves that a basic meatloaf recipe with bread crumbs does not have to be unhealthy or bland. Turkey is a great lean protein source, and chilies provide plenty of flavor in this simple meatloaf recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup fresh multigrain bread crumbs
- 1 7-ounce can whole green chilies
- 1 8-ounce package reduced fat Jack cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together tomato sauce and tomato paste. In a large bowl combine ground beef, eggs , crumbs and 1/2 cup tomato mixture.
- Stuff 4 whole green chilies with half of the cheese cut into strips. Grate the remaining cheese and cut the remaining chilies into strips.
- In a well-greased 5 x 10 x 3 inch loaf pan, pour half the tomato mixture to cover the bottom of the pan. Spread half of the meat mixture over this evenly. Lay the four stuffed chilies in pairs on top of the first layer of meat. Cover with remaining meat. Pour remaining tomato sauce mixture over top and garnish with cheese and strips of chile.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 1 hour. Remove from oven when done and allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
