BEEF TURKEY MEATLOAF RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the beef, turkey, poultry seasoning & parsley. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, slightly beat the eggs then stir in the milk. Submerge the bread cubes, mixing gently to break them up.
• In a medium fry pan, melt the butter then add the apple, onion & celery. Sprinkle with salt & saute until the onions are translucent.
• Stir apple, onion, celery mixture into the meats then add the bread, milk & eggs.
• Work the mixture gently (I use my hands) until well combined.
• Divide in half & shape 2 loaves in a 9X13" baking dish.
• Tent with foil and bake in a 350º oven for 45 minutes.
• Remove from oven, pour off juices and reserve.
• Return loaves to oven (minus their tent) for another 15 minutes or until juices run clear. Let rest for 5-10 minutes while you make the gravy.
• Gravy:.
• Strain reserved pan juices and if needed, add water to equal 1 cup.
• Pour drippings & water into the pan you used to saute the apples/onions/celery. Whisk in the flour.
• Cook and stir over medium low heat until gravy thickens. Stir in the ground thyme & cook for 2-3 minutes more. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Slice the loaves into portions, top with the gravy and serve.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine egg whites and 1/3 cup ketchup. Stir in the potato, green pepper, onion, garlic, salt, thyme and pepper. Crumble beef and turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into a 10x4-in. loaf. , Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with heavy-duty foil and coat the foil with cooking spray. Place loaf in pan. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 45 minutes; drain. Brush with remaining ketchup. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 165°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.