Bubby's Turkey Meatloaf Dave Lieberman

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If turkey's not your thing substitute 85-90% lean ground beef. you can also add in 1 1/2 lb new potatoes (that have been cut in half) to the pan with the meatloaf and sauce when you uncover the meatloaf to bake for the last 45 minutes.

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Steps

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Meatloaf:.

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

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In a large mixing bowl , mix together all the ingredients for the meatloaf and work together completely by hand until all ingredients are evenly distributed and the mixture is uniform.

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Place meat mixture into a 9 by 13-inch baking dish and shape into a loaf about 11 inches long and 4 inches wide.

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It is important to form it like this so that it cooks evenly throughout.

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The loaf should be in the middle of the pan with room on both sides for the sauce to pool.

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Red pepper sauce:.

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Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.

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Cover the meatloaf with the sauce and allow excess sauce to pool around the meatloaf.

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Cover pan with aluminum foil but avoid contact with meat loaf by leaving at least a couple inches of space between the top of the meatloaf and the foil.

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Bake for 45 minutes , then uncover and bake 45 minutes longer.

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Let rest for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.

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Ingredients

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ground turkey, eggs, tomato paste, salt, cayenne pepper, plain breadcrumbs, onion, garlic cloves, garlic clove, red pepper, water, black pepper