INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup turkey bacon, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 cup crimini mushrooms, sliced
• 1 Tbsp. garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 cup 2009
  BARGETTO Merlot
• 1 tsp. chipotle pepper, chopped
• 2.5 lbs. ground turkey
• 2 egg yolk
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 1/8 cup fresh oregano, chopped
• 2 tbsp. Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS
yield: serves 4

Vegetables

1. over medium heat in a large saute pan add the bacon. Saute bacon for 8-10 minutes.
2. Add the oil, onions, carrot, garlic and mushrooms. Saute for 7 minutes and deglaze with BARGETTO Merlot
3. Place on plate and let cool.

Meatloaf

1. Preheat oven to 400° .
2. In large bowl combine cooked vegetables, ground turkey, chipotle, oregano, Italian seasoning, tomato paste, egg, salt, pepper and panko. Mix well.
3. Spray all four sides of the loaf pan with non-stick spray.
4. Place meatloaf in loaf pan, cover with foil and place loaf pan in oven for 45 minutes or 145 degrees.
5. Carefully remove foil and place loaf pan back in oven for 10 minutes, remove from oven and cool for 15 minutes.
6. Serve with your favorite gravy, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.