Meatloaf is a classic comfort dish, but it often means a long oven time. These quick-cooking meatloaf patties deliver the same familiar flavors in far less time, making them ideal for busy weeknights. This recipe uses ground turkey for a lighter result, but ground beef, pork, or veal can be substituted if you prefer.
Turkey Meatloaf Patties
By Lynne Webb
These quick-cooking patties have the flavor of a traditional meatloaf and make an easy, satisfying weeknight meal. Ground turkey keeps them light, but you can swap in ground beef, pork, or veal if desired.
Prep: 10
Cook: 15
Total: 25
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey, not breast meat
- 2 slices soft bread, crusts removed
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
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Tear the bread into small cubes and place them in a large bowl. Drizzle the milk over the bread and use your hands to press and mix until the bread absorbs the milk. Add the beaten egg and mix to combine.
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Add the ground turkey, salt, pepper, chopped onion, chopped celery, and parsley. Using your hands, mix everything thoroughly until evenly combined.
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Form the mixture into six evenly sized patties and set them aside. Tip: Turkey mixtures can be wet and sticky; lightly oiling your hands helps shape the patties more easily.
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Heat the vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and brown for about 4 minutes per side, until a golden crust forms. Pour in the chicken broth, cover the pan, and continue cooking, turning the patties occasionally, until they are no longer pink in the center, about 2 to 4 more minutes.
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Transfer the patties to a plate and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. Resting helps the juices redistribute and makes the patties more tender.
Notes
We recommend a hearty, dense bread such as sourdough or an oatmeal loaf for best texture and flavor.