Easy Ground Turkey Meatloaf

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This ground turkey meatloaf is juicy and flavorful; your family will love it. It is made with ground turkey meat, vegetables, and seasonings and brings a hearty and nutritious twist to your dinner table.

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 25

Servings people

Calories 320kcal

Ingredients

Ground Turkey Meatloaf

2 pounds ground turkey meat
1 cup soft breadcrumbs can also use 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
1/2 cup grated carrot
2 large eggs lightly beaten
1/3 cup chopped parsley
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Glaze

½ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with foil paper.
Place the breadcrumbs in a small bowl. Pour the chicken broth over the breadcrumbs and allow them to soak until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 5-10 minutes.
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, mushrooms, and carrot. Sauté until they are soft and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, soaked breadcrumbs, sautéed vegetables, beaten eggs, chopped parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, celery salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together gently to ensure even distribution without overmixing.
Transfer the mixture to the lined sheet pan, shaping it evenly into a loaf.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes.
Make the glaze while the meatloaf is baking by combining ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small bowl. Stir well until all the ingredients are fully mixed.
Remove the meatloaf from the oven after 40 minutes. Spread the glaze evenly over the top.
Return the meatloaf to the oven and continue baking for 20 minutes, or until the glaze is slightly bubbling and caramelized and the meatloaf’s internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Notes

You can assemble the meatloaf mixture and shape it into a loaf a day before you cook it. Cover it tightly with plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. This not only saves time but can also help the flavors to meld together better.
You can also fully cook the meatloaf, allow it to cool, and refrigerate. You can refrigerate the cooked meatloaf for up to 4 days or freeze it for up to 3 months.

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