Turkey Meatloaf Herb Vegetable (Printable Version)
Juicy turkey meatloaf loaded with fresh vegetables and herbs, topped with a sweet-tangy glaze for a satisfying family meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meat & Eggs
01 - 1 ½ lbs ground turkey
02 - 2 large eggs
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 1 small carrot, grated
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - ½ red bell pepper, finely chopped
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ Binders & Flavor
08 - ¾ cup breadcrumbs
09 - ⅓ cup milk
10 - 2 tablespoons ketchup
11 - 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
12 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
13 - 1 teaspoon salt
14 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
→ Topping
15 - ⅓ cup ketchup
16 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
17 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Let soak for 5 minutes.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, soaked breadcrumbs, eggs, onion, carrot, bell pepper, garlic, parsley, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined—do not overmix.
04 - Transfer the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and shape into a loaf.
05 - In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard. Spread evenly over the top of the loaf.
06 - Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
07 - Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The vegetables practically disappear into the meat, making this a sneaky way to get picky eaters to consume more nutrients without a single complaint.
- You can prep this entirely ahead of time, keeping it ready in the refrigerator until youre ready to bake, which has saved my sanity on countless busy weeknights.
02 -
- Overmixing the meat mixture will result in a tough, dense loaf, so use your fingertips rather than a death grip when combining ingredients.
- The meatloaf will continue cooking slightly after removal from the oven, so taking it out when it hits exactly 165°F means it wont overcook during the resting period.
03 -
- Sautéing the vegetables briefly before adding them to the meat mixture concentrates their flavors and removes excess moisture that could make your loaf soggy.
- Line your measuring cup with plastic wrap before measuring sticky ingredients like ketchup and Worcestershire sauce, allowing everything to slide out cleanly with zero waste.