Bubby's Turkey Meatloaf with Red Pepper Sauce

Recipe courtesy Dave Lieberman

Show: Good Deal with Dave LiebermanEpisode: Wallet Friendly Weeknight Meals

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
1 hr 30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 15 min
Cook: 1 hr 30 min
Total:: 2 hr 0 min

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Ingredients

Meatloaf:

2 pounds ground turkey (preferably dark meat only)
2 eggs
3 ounces tomato paste (1/2 of 1 small can, reserving rest for the sauce)
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, pressed

Red Pepper Sauce:

3 ounces tomato paste (from reserved 1/2 can)
1 small onion, roughly chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 small red pepper, seeded, cored, and roughly chopped
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
15 grinds black pepper

Directions

Meatloaf:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large mixing bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the meatloaf and work together completely by hand until all ingredients are evenly distributed and the mixture is uniform. Place meat mixture into a 9 by 13-inch baking dish and shape into a loaf about 11 inches long and 4 inches wide. It is important to form it like this so that it cooks evenly throughout. The loaf should be in the middle of the pan with room on both sides for the sauce to pool.

Red Pepper Sauce:

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Cover the meatloaf with the sauce and allow excess sauce to pool around the meatloaf. Cover pan with aluminum foil but avoid contact with meat loaf by leaving at least a couple inches of space between the top of the meatloaf and the foil. Bake for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake 45 minutes longer. Let rest for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.

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recipe Bubby's Turkey Meatloaf with Red Pepper Sauce
Tasha Eagan, MN 11-18-2009
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If there were 10 stars, it would get it!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was the best meatloaf ever. It was one of the few times my family has had meatloaf and everyone loved it and wanted... more. We followed the recipe for the most part then added in some more seasonings to the meat and some jerk seasoning to the sauce to give it a little more Pizazz! We ate it along with some garlic cheesy mashed potatoes which really brought it all together.. The sauce definitely made the dish!! Make sure you do add your own touches to the recipe if your scared about it being lack luster because it definitely put the dish over the top for us!!Read more
recipe Bubby's Turkey Meatloaf with Red Pepper Sauce
Stacy San Francisco, CA 10-24-2009
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Best Meatloaf Ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

From the first time we saw Bubby's Meatloaf featured on Good Deal with Dave Lieberman, we have always been a fan of this... recipe. However, after reading several reviews, we decided to take a different twist on this recipe. For the meatloaf, we used 1 pound ground turkey breast, 1 pound ground turkey thigh, couple of dashes of worcestershire sauce, 6 ounces of tomato paste followed by the other recommended ingredients in the recipe. For the sauce, we added 1 anaheim pepper, 2 more garlic cloves, 3 more ounces of tomato paste. We substituted 1 cup red wine for 1 cup water, we also added tomato juice. This meatloaf is tender, juicy and tasty! A great base recipe with the ability to take a few liberties.Read more
recipe Bubby's Turkey Meatloaf with Red Pepper Sauce
Daniel Washington, DC 10-21-2009
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Healthy Take on an Old Favorite
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

My mom used to make great meatloaf when I was a kid, but it just doesn't seem very healthy today. This recipe provided a... hearty meal for my family using a healthier alternative to hamburger. Also, cooking it in a baking dish allowed the fat to drain away from the meatloaf, so the final product was very lean. The red pepper sauce added extra zing, although I might have gone a little lighter on the tomato paste as it left a slight aftertaste.Read more
recipe Bubby's Turkey Meatloaf with Red Pepper Sauce
Linda Wheeling, WV 05-13-2009
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Very good!!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I didn't have a red bell pepper, so I used about a cup of roasted red peppers in a jar. Otherwise I stuck with the recipe as... written. Hubbie said he'd love to eat it a couple of times a month. Read more
recipe Bubby's Turkey Meatloaf with Red Pepper Sauce
Michelle Alexandria, VA 01-03-2009
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The best meatloaf recipe ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I thought I lost this recipe forever when my roommate moved out. Thank you sooo much for keeping it on the website!!
recipe Bubby's Turkey Meatloaf with Red Pepper Sauce
Joanna Chicago, IL 11-12-2008
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Delish!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was my first time making meatloaf; and it was quick, easy, and delicious! I made a couple quick changes, substituting... Heinz's Chili Sauce for the tomato sauce (for both the loaf and the sauce), and I also substituted several peppadew peppers for the red peppers. Can't wait to get home tonight for the leftovers!Read more