Skillet Harissa Turkey Meatloaf
Skillet Harissa Turkey Meatloaf is a dinner game changer. Making meatloaf in the skillet is perfect for busy weeknights because it’s ready in less than 30 minutes!
I took my basic turkey meatloaf recipe, and swapped the ketchup for jarred Mina Harrisa (or you can use homemade). I also added shredded zucchini to the mix and made them in the skillet. The results were juicy, quick, delicious round meatloaves with a little kick! I served it with a simple chopped cucumber and tomato salad which I tossed with a little olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper.
You can purchase Mina Harissa on Amazon and Whole Foods carries it as well, it’s a bright red Moroccan condiment that can be used with couscous, vegetables, meats or whatever you want.
If you prefer to make this in the oven as a large loaf, you can! Bake it at 350°F for 1 hour.
Skillet Harissa Turkey Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup grated zucchini, all moisture squeezed dry with paper towel
- 2 tbsp onion, minced
- 2 tbsp diced red pepper
- 3 cloves crushed garlic
- 1/2 cup whole wheat seasoned breadcrumbs, use plain for dairy free
- 1/4 cup Harissa, such as Mina
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1.3 lb 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 1/2 tbsp Harissa Sauce for topping
- 1 1/2 tbsp ketchup
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the zucchini, onion, garlic, red pepper, breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup Harissa, egg, paprika and salt.
- Add the turkey and combine until mixed through.
- Form the meat into 5 round patties.
- Combine the remaining 1 1/2 tbsp Harissa with the ketchup in a small bowl.
- Heat a large skillet over medium. Spray with oil and cook covered until cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes per side, reducing the heat if they start to get too browned.
- Brush the Harissa-ketchup mixture on top during the last few minutes of cooking.
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Delicious! Five of us total ate it (over two different batches), and everyone liked it!
What can i substitute for zucchini? I am currently out of it and am worried a sub might make it drier.
GINA- I want to try this in the air fryer. How long would you cook it for?
I would be guessing, maybe 350 10 min?
Love your recipes but often they are 1.3 lbs of meat rather than just 1 lb. Why is that?
Thanks!
Sent to Amazon for the Harissa as no one around here seems to carry it. Loved this recipe. I made it for the first time today and cut back a bit on Harissa as I am spice challenged and was not sure how hot it would be, but in this case the mild Harissa was wonderful and I can use the whole amount without trepidation. My husband said I can make this anytime. We loved it. I am always intrigued how changing just the seasonings makes the recipe completely new. My cooking is to sear it in the skillet on both sides-this case for 2 minutes plus on each side then I finish covered in the oven at 350. Juicy and wonderful. I tend to make any burger or steak this way.
Most flavorful turkey burger I have ever had! Thanks, Gina!
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Another winner!! I baked it instead of skillet. My family loves it.