Is ground turkey good for you?
That is a loaded question without a firm answer. Ground turkey comes in several different fat ratios, just like ground beef. Choosing a leaner turkey can have less saturated fats and cholesterol than ground beef. You will have to compare nutrition labels at your grocery store to be able to get an accurate comparison of the ground turkey you are buying versus the ground beef. As with most things, ground turkey can be a part of a well balanced, healthy diet.
Turkey Meatloaf Cook Time:
Turkey meatloaf needs to be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit for food safety. This should take approximately 1 hour for a two pound meatloaf baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. However, if you use more than 2 pounds you don’t need to double your cooking time. Add approximately 30 minutes for each additional pound of turkey.
Dark vs. White Meat:
You can be flexible with fat ratios on the ground turkey you use in this recipe. We used a combination of one pound of lean, white turkey and one pound of darker, less lean turkey. Having a little dark meat produces a more moist meatloaf, which is always our preference. This recipe absolutely works with 100% lean white meat turkey, or 100% dark meat. Whatever you go with will produce a delicious result. Watch the video below where Rachel will walk you through every step of this recipe. Sometimes it helps to have a visual, and we’ve always got you covered with our cooking show. You can find the complete collection of recipes on YouTube, Facebook Watch, or our Facebook Page, or right here on our website with their corresponding recipes.
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