# What You'll Need:
→ Meat
01 - 2 pounds ground turkey (mix of dark and white meat preferred)
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 medium carrot, grated
05 - 1 celery stalk, finely diced
→ Fresh Herbs
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
→ Binder & Seasoning
10 - 3/4 cup breadcrumbs (or rolled oats for gluten-free)
11 - 1/2 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
12 - 2 large eggs
13 - 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
14 - 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
15 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
16 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
→ Topping
17 - 1/3 cup ketchup
18 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
19 - 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease.
02 - Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a small bowl and let soak for 5 minutes.
03 - In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, carrot, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened; let cool slightly.
04 - In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, soaked breadcrumbs, sautéed vegetables, eggs, fresh herbs, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Mix gently until just combined.
05 - Transfer mixture into prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Mix ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar; spread evenly over meat mixture.
06 - Bake for 50 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
07 - Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, garnished with additional herbs if desired.
