Crazy Delicious Turkey Meatloaf

Rating: 4.64 stars
42 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 30
  • 4 star values: 9
  • 3 star values: 3
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

I created this on a cold day when I didn't want to go to the store. I came up with this using just what I had in the house. With only 3 ingredients it couldn't be easier. You can also make mini loaves or meatballs with this recipe.

By Mary Smith

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Recipe Summary

prep:
10 mins
cook:
45 mins
total:
55 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

8
Original recipe yields 8 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray.

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  • Puree peppers in a blender until smooth; pour into a bowl. Add turkey and bread crumbs to bowl; mix. Form the turkey mixture into a loaf and place on the prepared baking sheet.

  • Bake in preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 45 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Editor's Note:

If you use unseasoned bread crumbs, add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, ground black pepper to taste, and 1/2 teaspoon each of dried oregano, basil, and thyme. Add an additional 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary and/or sage, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
232 calories; protein 25g 50% DV; carbohydrates 12.2g 4% DV; fat 9.4g 15% DV; cholesterol 83.8mg 28% DV; sodium 281.5mg 11% DV. Full Nutrition

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France C
Rating: 4 stars
01/14/2015
I've been meaning to make this recipe for months, but couldn't find the frozen peppers and I didn't want to substitute and tinker too much with the recipe. I finally stumbled across Birds Eye Tri-Color Pepper & Onion Blend and thought that would be perfect. I figured because of the simple ingredients in this recipe, the onions would only benefit the flavor. First off, I love that this is healthy and easy! Second, I also love that there's none of that sweet meatloaf glaze that way too many meatloaf recipes seem to have. Eww. Third, I HIGHLY recommend seasoning the raw meat with salt and pepper. I made it as written, and ended up having to add salt because it was kind of bland without. I bet garlic powder would also be a nice addition if you want to keep things easy. Overall, a very tasty recipe, and one that I'll keep saved for days I'm looking for something simple. Thanks Mary! Read More
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Bocam
Rating: 3 stars
04/06/2017
The taste was pretty good but the texture was a bit weak. It was not very firm and tended to fall apart. Read More
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42 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 30
  • 4 star values: 9
  • 3 star values: 3
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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France C
Rating: 4 stars
01/13/2015
I've been meaning to make this recipe for months, but couldn't find the frozen peppers and I didn't want to substitute and tinker too much with the recipe. I finally stumbled across Birds Eye Tri-Color Pepper & Onion Blend and thought that would be perfect. I figured because of the simple ingredients in this recipe, the onions would only benefit the flavor. First off, I love that this is healthy and easy! Second, I also love that there's none of that sweet meatloaf glaze that way too many meatloaf recipes seem to have. Eww. Third, I HIGHLY recommend seasoning the raw meat with salt and pepper. I made it as written, and ended up having to add salt because it was kind of bland without. I bet garlic powder would also be a nice addition if you want to keep things easy. Overall, a very tasty recipe, and one that I'll keep saved for days I'm looking for something simple. Thanks Mary! Read More
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vturner
Rating: 5 stars
01/05/2016
Very tasty! I added 1 egg, salt, garlic and pepper. For the veggies I used Trader Joe's fire roasted peppers and onion. It was super moist and very easy to make. Read More
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Diana Karlinsey
Rating: 4 stars
03/20/2016
My husband really liked this. I thought it was pretty good, so I will make it again. I like that it only has a few ingredients. I didn't have frozen peppers and onions, so I chopped some onion and pepper and sauted them before mixing them in. Read More
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Kyle McHugh
Rating: 5 stars
08/05/2015
this was an incredibly fast and easy dinner to make. I also used the birds eye tri color pepper and onion and it worked great. to serve I drizzled siracha ketchup and it was great. Read More
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Budman
Rating: 5 stars
03/07/2017
Used frozen pepper/onion combo (frozen stir-fry mix is same thing). Be sure frozen veggies are drained (used paper towel to assure they were dry). Actually found 85 % lean turkey was better. On third try added 2 tbsp. of catsup and 2 tbsp. tomato paste to blender when blending veggies and it was even better. Neighbors loved and are getting recipe. Read More
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Jeanette H.
Rating: 5 stars
07/26/2016
This was delicious and easy to make. I did make a few small adjustments to the recipe. Instead of using frozen peppers I used one container of Trader Joe's Mirepoix and added one chopped fresh yellow pepper that I stir fried until the carrots were soft. Also substituted the cooking spray and used butter for the baking dish. Turned out delicious with the fresh ingredients and everyone loved it! Will definitely make it again! Read More
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sunnycook
Rating: 4 stars
03/19/2019
4 stars for ease, especially if you're making a loaf and not meatballs. I did add an egg and diced fresh pepper. Great for a no-fuss, super quick dinner. (I would call this Easy-Peasy Turkey Meatloaf instead of Crazy Delicious though.) Read More
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Jada S.
Rating: 4 stars
03/01/2017
I thought the meatloaf was pretty good. I added onions. I didn't think it was very flavorful, though. I will probably add garlic and more seasoning next time. Read More
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AnneN
Rating: 5 stars
02/19/2018
Delicious!! And so easy. I did add salt & pepper and an egg. Read More
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Bocam
Rating: 3 stars
04/06/2017
The taste was pretty good but the texture was a bit weak. It was not very firm and tended to fall apart. Read More
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