Submitted by: Rachel Wright of runnerstales.com
This recipe creates a delicious meal, plenty of leftovers, and is fun for the whole family.
For the Meatloaf:
2 lbs. ground turkey breast
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 eggs, beaten
3 oz. tomato paste
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp chili powder
For the Spicy Tomato Sauce:
1 C. chicken stock
3 oz. tomato paste
1 small onion, roughly chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, roughly chopped
1 clove garlic
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp chili powder
1-14 oz can diced tomatoes
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350° with an oven rack in the center position. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, onion, bell pepper, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, eggs, tomato paste, paprika, cayenne pepper and chili powder. Mix together until everything is combined and evenly distributed. Transfer the turkey mixture to a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and shape into a loaf in the center of the dish. The loaf should be about 5 to 6 inches wide and 2 to 3 inches high. Pour the Spicy Tomato Sauce (see recipe below) evenly over the meatloaf. Bake the meatloaf for 1 hour or until the internal temperature is 160°. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and allow it to rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
For the Spicy Tomato Sauce:
Pour the chicken stock, tomato paste, onion, bell pepper, garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, and chili powder into a blender. Puree until smooth. Drain the diced tomatoes and add to the tomato sauce. Mix together until the diced tomatoes are evenly distributed.