Description
This Turkey Meatloaf recipe is a flavorful, moist, and easy-to-make dish featuring smoked turkey bacon and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). It offers a healthy, savory option perfect for weeknight dinners that satisfy the whole family with a balance of tender texture and rich taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatloaf Mixture
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 6 slices smoked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup bread crumbs (use gluten-free if preferred)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
- 2 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp natural gelling agent
Glaze
- 1/4 cup ketchup (natural)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Finely chop the onion and garlic, then slice the smoked turkey bacon into small pieces. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get ready for baking.
- Cook the bacon and aromatics: In a skillet, sauté the chopped turkey bacon until crisp. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant to release flavors that enhance the meatloaf.
- Mix the meatloaf ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, cooked bacon and aromatics, bread crumbs, eggs, plant-based milk, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), parsley, salt, pepper, and natural gelling agent. Mix gently with your hands or spoon until just combined for tender texture.
- Shape and glaze: Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan or shape it by hand on a lined baking sheet. Spread ketchup (natural) evenly over the top to create a tasty glaze that seals in moisture.
- Bake until cooked through: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing to retain juiciness.
Notes
- Do not overmix the ingredients to prevent a dense meatloaf; mix gently for a softer bite.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness and keep the meatloaf moist.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes after baking to keep slices intact.
- Adjust salt and seasoning to taste before shaping the meatloaf.
- Adding plant-based milk helps maintain moisture and tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/6 of loaf)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: turkey meatloaf, smoked turkey bacon, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, gluten free, plant-based milk, healthy meatloaf, weeknight dinner
