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Flavor-packed and fuss-free, our family loves this easy turkey meatloaf recipe.
Ground turkey is mixed with shredded veggies, seasonings, and breadcrumbs. It’s all topped off with a zesty homemade glaze.
Family-friendly and delicious, this twist on our classic meatloaf will be a regular in your rotation.
Our Favorite Turkey Meatloaf
Flavor Favorite: Turkey meatloaf is kept moist with added shredded veggies and is flavor packed.
Easy Ingredients: With simple ingredients and easy prep, turkey meatloaf is a stress-free dinner.
Lean and Light: Ground turkey is a lean replacement for ground beef and in this recipe, it’s juicy and delicious.
Customize It!: Swap veggies, add cheese, experiment with glazes – make it your own signature dish. Get creative!
Ingredients in Turkey Meatloaf
Turkey â Use fresh lean ground turkey as the base; don’t use extra lean as it doesn’t have enough fat. Replace turkey with ground chicken or add a little bit of turkey sausage or ground pork if you’d like.
Breadcrumbs â Italian breadcrumbs are already seasoned, but they can be replaced with plain bread crumbs, ¼ teaspoon additional Italian seasoning, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
Seasonings â This meatloaf is simply seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, onion, and Italian seasonings, but feel free to add garlic powder, oregano, or red pepper flakes if desired.
Other additions – Shredded zucchini keeps this recipe moist while eggs help bind the ingredients together.
Sauce for Turkey Meatloaf â The sauce on this recipe uses Heinz chili sauce, which is not spicy; it is a zesty ketchup-like sauce.
How to Make Turkey Meatloaf
This easy recipe for turkey meatloaf comes out moist and flavorful every time!
Cook the onions until softened and cool.
Combine with the meatloaf ingredients according to the recipe below and form into a loaf on a baking pan.
Bake, adding the sauce in the last 20 minutes. Let the meatloaf rest before slicing.
To make turkey meatloaf muffins, prepare the turkey meatloaf mixture as directed. Fill greased muffin tins 3/4 full with meatloaf mixture and bake 20-25 minutes or until 165°F.
Tips for Turkey Meatloaf
For the best turkey meatloaf, use an instant read thermometer and cook to an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from the oven at about 162°F as the temperature will rise a few degrees as it rests.
Avoid overmixing the meat mixture; otherwise, the loaf will be dense and tough.
Bake on a sheet pan instead of a loaf pan to get a nice crust, a loaf pan will cause it to steam instead.
Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing; this will help keep it from falling apart.
Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Leftovers make great meatloaf sandwiches or can be pan fried until crisp.
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Easy Turkey Meatloaf
Lean ground turkey mixed with shredded zucchini and tomato sauce, seasoned and coated in a delicious glaze.
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 55 minutesminutes
Total Time 1 hourhour15 minutesminutes
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
In a small skillet, cook the onion and butter over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Cool completely.
In a large bowl, add bread crumbs, eggs, tomato sauce, and Worcestershire sauce and stir well to combine. Let rest for 5 minutes.
Add turkey, zucchini, parsley, Italian seasoning, and salt & pepper. Gently mix just until combined, do not overmix.
Place the meat mixture on the prepared baking sheet and pat it into a loaf 4-inches wide x 8-inches long. Bake for 35 minutes.
Combine all meatloaf sauce ingredients. Spread on top and bake for an additional 20 to 30 minutes or until the center of the meatloaf reaches 165°F.
Rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Store meatloaf in an airtight container for up to 4 days. To freeze, tightly wrap in plastic wrap or foil and then in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 4 months.Â
Turkey: Use lean ground turkey or ground chicken. This recipe can also be made with 2 cups of leftover roast turkey if you’ve got leftovers.
Beans: I love kidney beans in chili because they hold their shape well. Any variety of canned beans will work in chili. Try black beans, navy beans, or even lentils. Canned beans should be rinsed and drained to reduce excess sodium.
Sauce: Tomato sauce, broth, and canned tomatoes make up the base of this sauce. I love using Rotel canned tomatoes for an extra punch of flavor but use regular diced tomatoes if it’s what you have.
Seasonings: Chili powder adds a lot of flavor along with oregano and cumin. Add your own favorite seasonings and spices. For some extra heat add a diced jalapeno or a little bit of cayenne pepper.
How to Make Turkey Chili
Brown turkey with onion, garlic, and seasonings (as per the recipe below).
Add remaining ingredients and simmer until the sauce is thickened.
Toppings for Turkey Chili
Create a DIY Turkey Chili bar and let everyone choose their favorite toppings!
salsa
guacamole
diced avocado
avocado
sour cream or Greek yogurt
tortilla chips
shredded cheddar cheese
chopped onions
cilantro
green onions
Leftover Turkey Chili?
Leftover turkey chili will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and can be frozen in zippered bags for up to 4 months. Reheat on the stovetop.
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Turkey Chili
Turkey Chili is a hearty meal to warm up a crowd on a chilly day!
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 35 minutesminutes
Total Time 55 minutesminutes
Brown ground turkey, onion, garlic, and chili powder in a large pot until no pink remains.
Add beans, diced tomatoes, broth, tomato sauce, bell pepper, oregano, cumin, and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.
Bring the chili to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce the heat to low, and let simmer uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes or until thickened. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper.
Use lean ground turkey in this recipe or replace with any ground meat of your choice. 2-3 cups of leftover diced turkey can be used in place of ground turkey. To make prep quick, while the turkey is browning, prepare the remaining ingredients. The chili will thicken as it simmers, for a thicker chili, simmer longer. As with most chili recipes, this makes great leftovers and reheats well. Keep turkey chili in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days or freeze for up to 4 months. Reheat on the stovetop until heated through.