Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups ketchup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha hot chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 4 cloves garlic, grated (on a rasp)
  • 8 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped Vidalia onion
  • 1 scallion, minced
  • 1 pound ground chuck, divided
  • 1 pound ground dark meat turkey, divided
  • 2 slices potato bread, lightly toasted and cut into 1/4-inch cubes, divided
  • Special equipment: 9 by 5-inch loaf pan

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • For the spicy ketchup sauce: Add the ketchup, vinegar and hot chili sauce to a bowl and stir.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup for the meatloaf.
  • For the meatloaf: In a large bowl, whisk together the Worcestershire sauce, egg, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic, thyme, onions, scallions and reserved spicy ketchup sauce.
  • Crumble half the chuck into the bowl, followed by some bread, then half the turkey pile on some more bread cubes.
  • Repeat with the other half of meat and remaining bread.
  • (So a half pound of crumbled chuck, some bread, then a half pound of ground turkey, some bread and repeat until done.
  • Adding this way will make mixing easier and lighter for a juicier loaf.)
  • Gently mix with 1 hand, bringing the egg mixture from the bottom to the top and around until everything is gently combined.
  • Place into a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan, flatten the top and pour the remaining spicy ketchup sauce over the top evenly.
  • Bake in the oven for 60 minutes.
  • Remove and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Tilt the loaf pan slowly to 1 corner and discard any excess fat or juices from the pan while holding the loaf inside.
  • Don't worry, the meatloaf will still be juicy!
  • Slice into 1-inch thick portions.
  • Serve warm and if there's anything left, refrigerate it and enjoy a meatloaf sandwich for leftovers the next day.