Greek Turkey Meatloaf Recipes

GREEK TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375F degrees.
• In a medium bowl, mix the ground turkey, onion, egg and bread crumbs just until mixed.
• Stir in spinach, dill, lemon zest, tomatoes, feta cheese and salt and pepper and evenly combine.
• Transfer meatloaf mixture to a prepared loaf pan; in a small bowl, combine tomato paste, honey and water. Brush over the meatloaf.
• Bake meatloaf for 40 minutes or so until cooked all the way through. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

GREEK-STYLE TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium. Add onion, garlic, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, combine vegetables, turkey, egg, bread, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Using your hands, mix until combined. Mix in feta and dill. Transfer to a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and form into a 4-by-10-inch loaf. Bake until cooked through, 45 to 55 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

GREEK TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, or lightly oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Add the onion and carrots and sauté for 5 minutes, until tender. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 more minutes until you can smell the garlic. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat the two eggs with the salt and pepper. Stir in the bread crumbs and oregano, then add the can of tomatoes, the cooked vegetables, and the feta. It will be very gloppy. The add the turkey and use you hands to gently mix everything together until it's all well blended; it will still be a soft mixture. Use you hand to form a rectangular loaf on the tray (see Make Ahead Note). Smear the top and sides with the ketchup.
• Bake for 60 to 70 minutes until cooked through. You can turn the oven to broil if you like a nicely browned top and give it a couple of extra minutes. Let it cool on the tray for 15 minutes, then transfer carefully, using a couple of large spatulas, to a serving dish, or cut and serve right from the baking sheet.

GREEK-INSPIRED TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Mix turkey, feta cheese, eggs, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Transfer to the loaf pan and shape into a loaf.
• Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 1 hour 15 minutes. Pour off juices and allow to cool in the pan for 30 minutes before slicing.

TURKEY MEATLOAF WITH FETA AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Spray a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, stir together the bread crumbs, parsley, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, if using, eggs, milk, feta, salt, and pepper. Add the turkey and gently stir to combine, being careful not to overwork the meat.
• Carefully pack the meat mixture into the prepared pan and bake until the internal temperature registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and slice. Put on a serving platter and serve.

TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• In a medium saute pan, over medium-low heat, cook the onions, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme until translucent, but not browned, approximately 15 minutes. Add the Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste and mix well. Allow to cool to room temperature.
• Combine the ground turkey, bread crumbs, eggs, and onion mixture in a large bowl. Mix well and shape into a rectangular loaf on an ungreased sheet pan. Spread the ketchup evenly on top. Bake for 1 1/2 hours until the internal temperature is 160 degrees F. and the meatloaf is cooked through. (A pan of hot water in the oven under the meatloaf will keep the top from cracking.) Serve hot, at room temperature, or cold in a sandwich.

SIMPLE TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees with rack positioned in center of oven.
• Place turkey in a large bowl. Add onion, bell pepper, breadcrumbs, celery, egg, 1 tablespoon ketchup, garlic, Essence, salt, and pepper. Gently mix until ingredients are well combined. Transfer turkey mixture to a 1-pound loaf pan; form into a domed loaf shape.
• Place remaining ketchup in a small bowl; stir in hot sauce. Spoon ketchup mixture evenly over meatloaf, spreading with the back of a spoon.
• Bake until meatloaf is browned on top, cooked through, and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165 degrees, 45 to 50 minutes.
• Remove pan from oven and let meatloaf stand 5 minutes before serving.

TASTIEST TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, mix meatloaf ingredients. Spread mixture in ungreased 8x4- or 9x5-inch loaf pan, or shape into 9x5-inch loaf in ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
• In small bowl, mix topping ingredients; spread over top.
• Bake uncovered 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 170°F. Let stand 5 minutes; drain. Remove from pan.

MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a medium bowl, gently mix all ingredients.
• Shape mixture into a loaf pan.
• Bake 45-55 minutes (until 170 degrees internally).
• Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

GREEK TURKEY MEATLOAF WITH AIOLI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Microwave spinach in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or just until wilted. Meanwhile, mix mayo and garlic until blended.
• Reserve 2 Tbsp. mayo mixture. Add remaining mayo mixture to spinach along with all remaining ingredients; mix just until blended.
• Press turkey mixture into 9x5-inch loaf pan sprayed with cooking spray. Top with reserved mayo mixture.
• Bake 45 min. or until done (165ºF).

TURKEY MEATLOAF, TURKISH STYLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet, add 2 tablespoons panko and sauté until panko is golden. Remove and reserve.
• Place walnuts, mint, parsley and basil in a food processor. Pulse until all are finely chopped. Remove and reserve. Without washing processor, turn on and drop garlic in through feed tube and process until minced. Stop, place onion and green pepper in processor and pulse until finely chopped.
• Add remaining oil to skillet and sauté garlic, onion and green pepper mixture over medium heat until soft but not brown. Remove from heat and stir in walnut mixture. Mix remaining panko with 1/2 cup water to soften and add. Place turkey in a large bowl, add contents of skillet and mix until well blended. Season with salt (at least 1 teaspoon) and pepper. Pack into a 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan. Spread sautéed panko on top and bake 1 hour 20 minutes.
• Serve hot or at room temperature, with yogurt on the side, or chill and serve cold, in pita with yogurt and cucumbers.

GYRO MEAT LOAF WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble lamb over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf and place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., Bake, uncovered, 55-60 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with tzatziki sauce. Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled meat loaf in plastic wrap and foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap meat loaf; reheat on a greased shallow baking pan in a preheated 350° oven until a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

GREEK MEAT LOAVES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Pat into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and freeze one meat loaf for up to 3 months., Bake remaining meat loaf, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate; sprinkle with cheese. , To use frozen meat loaf: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Bake as directed; sprinkle with cheese.

GREEK MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F
• In large bowl, mix all ingredients just until well combined but not overmixed.
• In 13x9 metal baking pan, shape meat mixture into 9x5 inch loaf.
• Bake meat loaf 1 hour approx, drain fat half way through cooking, if needed.
• Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

SHEET PAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Combine ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, onion, 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in large bowl and mix by hand.
• Line a sheet pan with foil and spray with cooking spray. Shape meatloaf mixture evenly into a rectangular shape.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Brush with remaining BBQ sauce (or more as needed) and bake until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees C (73 degrees C), about 15 more minutes.
• Slice meatloaf and serve with extra BBQ sauce if desired.