Description
These Veggie-Packed Turkey Meatloaf Cups are a quick, nutritious dinner solution that combines lean ground turkey with finely chopped vegetables, herbs, and a flavorful glaze. Baked in muffin tins for convenient individual servings, this recipe makes dinner feel easy and wholesome.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup finely chopped zucchini
- 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tbsp ketchup (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, add ground turkey, finely chopped zucchini, carrots, onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix gently: Mix all ingredients together gently until just combined to avoid a dense texture; overmixing can make the meatloaf tough.
- Form meatloaf cups: Spoon the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin cups and press lightly to shape into compact portions.
- Add topping: Place a small spoonful of ketchup on top of each meatloaf cup for added flavor and moisture during baking.
- Bake: Bake the meatloaf cups in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until fully cooked and the internal temperature reads 165°F (74°C) to ensure safety.
- Rest and serve: Allow the meatloaf cups to rest for 5 minutes after baking before removing them from the muffin tin to help retain juices and improve texture.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the turkey meatloaf cups reach the recommended internal temperature for safety.
- Finely chopping the vegetables helps the meatloaf stay moist and allows for even cooking.
- You can substitute breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this recipe gluten-free.
- For added flavor, consider mixing in some grated Parmesan cheese or chopped fresh parsley.
- These meatloaf cups can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month for meal prep convenience.
