Meatloaf With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

"Does the world really need another meat loaf recipe? YES...this one! I have converted three meat loaf haters into meat loaf lovers with this recipe. It's now the only recipe I use, and I make it with turkey. If you are lucky enough to have leftovers, you will enjoy a really delicious meat loaf sandwich."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 55mins
Ingredients:
13
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Grease a loaf pan, preferably glass.
  • Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onion and saute for 5 minutes; add celery and continue cooking until veggies are very tender, about 15 minutes longer.
  • Transfer to large bowl.
  • Add all remiaining ingredients except ketchup to vegetables in bowl.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Transfer to prepared pan and press mixture down well, smoothing the top.
  • Bake for 1 hour.
  • Spread ketchup on taop and bake about 15 minutes longer.
  • Let sit for 5 minutes.
  • slice and serve.

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Reviews

  1. My Families new favorite meatloaf!!!I did change a few things. I used one pound of lean ground beef and added Italian breadcrumbs instead of fresh. I omitted the sage and oregano. I used the vegetables in amounts called for. The results, a perfect meatloaf that will replace my old. Thanks so much!!!
     
  2. We went away for the weekend and I made this to take to my hosts. I left the milk out altogether, and substituted some oniony/garlicky cracker crumbs instead of the breadcrumbs. The sun-dried tomatoes give it a great kick in flavor. I cut back on the sage, added more oregano, and we were a very happy bunch for lunch!
     
  3. Loved it. the only thing I added was some minced carrots
     
  4. Yum! I really wanted to give this 5 stars, because I really loved this meatloaf and so did my 17 month old. Then again, I loooooove sun dried tomatoes. Dh thought the meatloaf was just "okay" because he didn't like the tanginess from the sundried tomatoes. My 5 yr old took one bite and refused to eat it, but she is my super duper picky eater so I kind of expected that. I thought the texture was really great, especially considering how lean this is from the ground turkey. I realized a little too late I was out of onions so I used green onions and also added some chopped garlic. The sage was a tad bit too prominent so I may cut that by 1/2 a teaspoon or so, but other than that I have to say this was really tasty. Thanks for posting the recipe!
     
  5. This was a great meatloaf! Very different from others that I have made because the flavor was similar to stuffing, very yummy! I used ground turkey, but 1 1/4 lbs. Next time I might cut back just a tad on the salt. Thanks for the delicious healthy recipe, I will be making it often!
     
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  1. We went away for the weekend and I made this to take to my hosts. I left the milk out altogether, and substituted some oniony/garlicky cracker crumbs instead of the breadcrumbs. The sun-dried tomatoes give it a great kick in flavor. I cut back on the sage, added more oregano, and we were a very happy bunch for lunch!
     

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