Turkey Meatloaf

This turkey meatloaf recipe is a deliciously moist low-fat take on the traditional meatloaf you had when you were a kid.

This turkey meatloaf is a lighter version of a traditional family favorite meal, protein-rich, juicy, and flavorful!

Love ground turkey recipes? Try our juicy turkey burger recipe.


Healthy Meal Idea

If you are looking for ways to add more protein to your meal with less sugar and fat, then this is the recipe to try! The ground turkey is low in fat and loaded with protein, while the beef bone broth ramps it up even more. Use sugar-free ketchup and you have a sugar-free, low-fat, and high-protein meal.


Turkey Meatloaf + Veggies

The beauty of this dish is that you can add other ingredients that you love, making this even healthier! Add some finely chopped carrots, mushrooms, or red peppers to your turkey mix for even more flavor and nutrients.


Choose A Side Dish

Enhance your turkey meatloaf dish with one of these favorite side dishes.

    • Green beans with almonds

    • Scalloped potatoes

    • Zucchini medley

Turkey Meatloaf

Recipe by Nicole IrishCourse: MainDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

50

minutes
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. 90-96% lean ground turkey

  • 1 tbs olive oil

  • 1/2 small onion finely diced

  • 2 cloves of finely chopped garlic

  • 1/4 cup beef bone broth (for added moisture and protein)

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tbs sea salt

  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

  • 1 tbs dried oregano

  • 1/2 tbs dried parsley

  • 1/2 cup 4C gluten free breadcrumbs

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
  • Heat medium sized skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and onions heating for about 2 minutes or until lightly golden. Add chopped garlic and continue cooking for about 1 minute until soft and lightly golden. Remove from heat and spoon out onions and garlic into a small bowl and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix the turkey, breadcrumbs, bone broth, egg, parsley, salt, pepper, oregano, and parsley until combined. Don't overmix or the meat won't be as tender.
  • Add onions and garlic to turkey mixture.
  • Transfer the turkey mixture to the loaf pan.
  • Spoon ketchup on top of the turkey and spread evenly.
  • Bake turkey meatloaf 45 to 50 minutes, or until the center reaches 160°F. Allow to rest 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • This turkey meatloaf is a sugar-free, high protein, low-fat recipe but with all of the flavor and tastiness of the traditional comfort food. To complete your meal, serve with mashed cauliflower and broiled zucchini with tomatoes!!

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