5 from 12 votes
Turkey Meatloaf Recipe
This turkey meatloaf combines lean ground turkey with finely sautéed onions, bread crumbs, and a ketchup-based sauce for a moist and tender texture. The Worcestershire sauce adds a subtle depth to the flavor, while the brown sugar-ketchup topping gives a balanced sweetness and glaze. It's a straightforward recipe designed for baking in one loaf and sliced for easy serving at family meals or casual dinners.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
258 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Meatloaf Ingredients:
- ½ tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- ½ yellow onion finely diced
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 lb ground turkey
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Meatloaf Topping Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- ½ tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Heat oil in a small frying pan over medium heat and add the diced onions to the pan. Saute until soft and translucent - about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together egg, milk, ketchup and worcestershire sauce.
- Add the ground turkey, bread crumbs, sauteed onions, salt and pepper to the bowl. Use clean hands to mix together until just combined - do not overmix, this will make the meatloaf tough.
- Pour mixture onto the lined baking sheet and form into a loaf shape with clean hands. Place in the oven and bake for 45 minutes.
- While that bakes, whisk together the ketchup and brown sugar for topping.
- After 45 minutes, remove the meatloaf from the oven and spread the sauce over the top. Return to the oven to bake for another 10 minutes.
- Remove and cool for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
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Notes
- Ground turkey can be substituted with ground chicken, pork, beef, or a combination.
- Freeze fully cooked meatloaf tightly wrapped for up to three months.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and consume within four days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice
Calories
258kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
105mg
(35%)
Sodium
729mg
(30%)
Potassium
520mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
232IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 729mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 232IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.