Turkey Meatloaf

I am a big fan of meatloaf.  However, I have never been much of a fan of meatloaf that is slathered with ketchup.  Until now.  I don't know what it is about slathering ketchup on top of this meatloaf before baking but it is so darn good!  Of course, the meatloaf itself is full of delicious flavor too with sauteed onion, Worcestershire sauce and thyme.  This really is one of the most delicious meatloaf recipes I have ever tried and it feeds a crowd too!  Enjoy!

Turkey Meatloaf (adapted from foodnetwork.com)

1 T. extra virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 t. salt
1/2 t. black pepper
1/4 t. dried thyme
3 T. Worcestershire sauce (I used low sodium)
1/3 c. low sodium chicken broth
1 t. tomato paste
2 1/2 lb. ground turkey (I used 93/7)
3/4 c. plain dry breadcrumbs
2 large eggs, beaten
1/3 c. ketchup

Preheat the oven to 325.  In a medium saute pan heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the onion, salt, pepper and thyme.  Saute, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.  Add the Worcestershire sauce, broth and tomato paste and mix well.  Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.

Spray a sheet pan with cooking spray and set aside.  In a large bowl combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, eggs and cooled onion mixture.  Shape the mixture into a rectangular loaf and place it on the sheet pan.  Spread the ketchup evenly over the top.  Bake for approximately 1 hour or until the internal temperature is 160 degrees and the meat is cooked through.  

10 servings (261 calories each serving) according to my calculator on loseit.com