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Turkey Meatloaf

Published on August 04, 2026
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Turkey Meatloaf
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 Servings

If you’re looking for a dinner recipe that the whole table will love, it’s time to give turkey meatloaf a try. Just like traditional meatloaf, this version is full of flavor and capped with a sticky tomato glaze, but ground turkey gives this meal a lighter texture and flavor (and is also great for other quick dinners).

Ingredients

  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 10 sprigs fresh parsley, plus more for serving
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup dried, fine breadcrumbs, or panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 pounds ground turkey

Instructions

  1. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  2. Grate 1 medium yellow onion on the large holes of a box grater (about 1 cup). Mince 2 garlic cloves. Pick the leaves from 10 fresh parsley sprigs and finely chop (about 1/4 cup).
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook until the excess moisture evaporates and the onion is translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
  4. Place 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar, and 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard in a small bowl, and whisk to combine. Transfer half of the mixture (about 1/4 cup) to the bowl with the vegetables. Stir 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar into the remaining ketchup mixture and set aside for glazing the meatloaf.
  5. Add the parsley, 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, and 3/4 teaspoon black pepper to the bowl of vegetables and stir to combine. Add 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs or panko, and stir until no dry spots remain. Add 2 pounds ground turkey and mix with your hands until just combined, but do not overwork the mixture.
  6. Transfer the meatloaf mixture to the baking sheet and shape into a 9x5-inch loaf. Spread the reserved glaze evenly over the meatloaf.
  7. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meatloaf registers at least 160°F, about 45 minutes. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with more chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Recipe Stats

  • Aug 04, 2026
  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4 Servings
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