# 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 - Set oven to 375°F and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.
02 - Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a small bowl; let them absorb the liquid for 5 minutes.
03 - Cook onion, garlic, carrot, and celery in a skillet over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes; cool slightly.
04 - Gently combine ground turkey, soaked breadcrumbs, sautéed vegetables, eggs, fresh herbs, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard in a large bowl without overworking.
05 - Place mixture into prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface. Mix ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar, then spread evenly over the top.
06 - Cook for 50 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
07 - Allow to rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, optionally garnished with extra herbs.
