Glazed Turkey Meatloaf

Adding ground turkey meat and oats to the traditional ground beef base makes this meatloaf lighter and healthier but it's just as hearty and comforting as any old-fashioned recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 c. quick-cooking oats

• ½ c. skim milk

• 1 medium onion

• salt

• pepper

• 1 large red pepper

• 3 clove garlic

• 2 tsp. lower-sodium soy sauce

• ¼ c. ketchup

• 2 tbsp. ketchup

• 1 lb. 93-percent lean ground beef sirloin

• 1 lb. ground turkey breast

• 3 medium carrots

• 2 tbsp. spicy brown mustard

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line jelly-roll pan with foil; lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray. In medium bowl, combine together oats and milk.

2. Coat bottom of 12-inch skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat on medium. Add onion and pinch salt; cook 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add red pepper and garlic; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring often. Transfer to medium bowl; refrigerate to cool.

3. Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together soy sauce and 1/4 cup ketchup.

4. In large bowl, combine beef, turkey, carrots, oat mixture, cooled vegetable mixture, mustard, 2 tbsp ketchup, pinch salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.

5. Form mixture into 8-inch by 4-inch loaf on prepared pan. Brush top and sides with soy ketchup. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center registers 165 degrees F.