Ina Garten's Turkey Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 5 lbs ground turkey breast
• 3 C chopped yellow onions (2 large onions)
• 2 tbs olive oil
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (½ tsp dried)
• 80 ml Worcestershire sauce
• 180 ml chicken stock
• 1½ tsp tomato paste
• 1½ C plain bread crumbs
• 3 extra-large eggs, beaten
• 180 g ketchup

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F
2. Heat a medium sauté pan over medium-low heat and cook the onions, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme until translucent, but not browned, approximately 15 minutes
3. Add the Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste and mix well. Allow to cool to room temperature
4. Combine the ground turkey, bread crumbs, eggs, and onion mixture in a large bowl. Mix well, shape into a rectangular loaf on an ungreased sheet pan, and spread the ketchup evenly on top
5. Bake until the internal temperature is 160°F and the meatloaf is cooked through, about 1½ hours.
6. Serve hot, at room temperature, or cold in a sandwich.

Chef's Notes

• This is another wonderful recipe from Ina Garten
• A pan of hot water in the oven under the meatloaf will keep the top from cracking.