Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Ina's Meatloaf

Ok, no one needs 5 pounds of meatloaf. I'm not even sure that I need 2.5 pounds of meatloaf, but that at least sound reasonable. So here's the half-recipe version of the Barefoot Contessa Turkey meatloaf.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups chopped yellow onions (1 large onions)
  • 1 tablespoons good olive oil
  • 1 teaspoons kosher salt
  • .5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • .5 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (1/2 teaspoon dried)
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/8 cup chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 2.5 pounds ground turkey breast (2 packages, not the super-duper crazy lean kind)
  • 3/4 cups plain dry bread crumbs (might use oats - healthier)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • ketchup

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

In a medium saute pan, over medium-low heat, cook the onions, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme until translucent, but not browned, approximately 15 minutes. Add the Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste and mix well. Allow to cool to room temperature.

Combine the ground turkey, bread crumbs, eggs, and onion mixture in a large bowl. Mix well and shape into a rectangular loaf on an ungreased sheet pan. Spread the ketchup evenly on top. Bake for 1 1/2 hours until the internal temperature is 160 degrees F. and the meatloaf is cooked through. (A pan of hot water in the oven under the meatloaf will keep the top from cracking.) Serve hot, at room temperature, or cold in a sandwich.


Monday, October 5, 2009

Pumpkin Turkey Chili
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 pound ground turkey
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (14.5 ounce) can red kidney beans
1 can black beans
2 cups (1 14.5 ounce can) pumpkin puree
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 tablespoon cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cayenne pepper to taste (at least 3 good shakes)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Saute veggies, add turkey & brown, add everything else, simmer.

Intrigued, will probably try. (and, if anyone cares, 5 points per serving if you make it 8 servings)