Turkey Meatloaf
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
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Transfer the meatloaf mixture to the baking sheet and shape into a 9x5-inch loaf. Spread the reserved glaze evenly over the meatloaf.
- 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.

