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Turkey and Beef Meat Loaf

Turkey and Beef Meat Loaf is a must try if you like chipotle pepper and adobo sauce.

Turkey and Beef Meat Loaf has pizzazz and is not your traditional meat loaf. I think ground turkey is really bland and needs a lot of flavor added to it.

This recipe will have 1 pound of meat leftover. It can easily be frozen or you can make my Mostaccioli with Beef and Turkey dish.  

Cost Per Serving $4.03 as of May 2022

If you have ZERO ingredients then this recipe will cost about $24.19.

If you have a fully stocked pantry this recipe will cost about $16.70.

  • Cost per serving reduces to $2.78.

I am assuming you have salt and pepper and do not add it into the recipe total cost.

Bake It!

Recipe serves: 6

Serving size: Slice into 6 even pieces

Equipment needed: sheet pan, cooling rack and sauté pan 

Total time: 1 hr 10 minutes

Equipment

Let's grocery shop!

I am assuming you have salt and pepper. It is not included in pantry and spices. If you have a fully stocked pantry there is a savings of about $7.49.

Pantry & Spices

Total: $7.49 as of May 2022

  • chili powder $0.98
  • ground cumin $0.98
  • quick cooking oats $1.76
  • olive oil $2.77
  • worcestershire sauce $1.00

Grocery

Total: $16.70 as of May 2022

  • 1 - garlic bulb $0.50
  • 1 - onion $0.62
  • 1 - green pepper $0.79
  • 1 - bunch fresh parsley $0.98
  • 1 - pound ground beef $5.62
  • 1 pound ground turkey $3.58
  • 1 - chipotle pepper in adobo sauce $1.37
  • 1 - tomato sauce 8 oz $0.38
  • 1 - plain yogurt 5.3 oz $0.38

Tip from Me

You can freeze 1/2 the pound of ground beef and use it in the following recipes: 

Let's prep!

Let's cook!

  1. Complete the prep from the prep tab above.
  2. Preheat oven to 350° F
  3. Heat the skillet on medium with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  4. Add onion and green pepper until the peppers are tender
  5. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute then remove from heat
  6. Add the sautéed vegetables to the meat mixture and mix well.
  7. Shape the meat mixture into a even log then place the cooling rack on top of the cookie sheet. Place the log on the cookie sheet. 
  8. Bake for 25 minutes then add the topping sauce evenly over the meat
  9. Bake for additional 15 minutes or longer until internal temperature is 165° F.
  10. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Enjoy! 

This recipe can also be found in Weekly Dinners for 4 under $100 – Menu 8

Side Options

Herb Crusted Potatoes

Cauliflower and Broccoli Rice

Side Salad

Vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, etc. 

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