Turkey Meatloaf with Glaze (Printable)
Tender turkey loaf with tangy-sweet glaze and crisp green beans for a tasty balanced meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Turkey Meatloaf
01 - 1.5 lbs ground turkey
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 0.5 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
06 - 0.25 cup milk
07 - 2 tbsp ketchup
08 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
09 - 1 tsp dried thyme
10 - 1 tsp salt
11 - 0.5 tsp black pepper
→ Glaze
12 - 0.33 cup ketchup
13 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
14 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
15 - 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
→ Green Beans
16 - 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
17 - 1 tbsp olive oil
18 - Salt, to taste
19 - Black pepper, to taste
20 - 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a loaf pan.
02 - In a large bowl, gently mix ground turkey, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and black pepper until just combined.
03 - Form the mixture into a loaf shape on the baking sheet or press evenly into the loaf pan.
04 - Whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Spread half over the meatloaf.
05 - Bake for 40 minutes. Remove, apply remaining glaze, then bake an additional 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
06 - Boil salted water, cook green beans for 3 to 4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.
07 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic if using and sauté 30 seconds. Add green beans, toss to coat, and season with salt and pepper.
08 - Allow meatloaf to rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with green beans alongside.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Ground turkey keeps things lighter without sacrificing that cozy meatloaf comfort you're craving.
- The glaze caramelizes in the oven and actually keeps the meat tender, not dry like some meatloaves can be.
- Green beans cook while the meatloaf bakes, so you've got a complete dinner in one shot with barely any cleanup.
02 -
- Don't skip the resting time—it sounds fussy, but those 10 minutes make the difference between juicy slices and crumbly ones.
- The glaze is what keeps ground turkey from tasting lean; if you skip it, add at least an extra tablespoon of milk to the mixture.
03 -
- Use your hands to mix instead of an electric mixer—it's faster and you can feel exactly when everything is combined without overdoing it.
- If you're making this in a loaf pan, the sides might brown too fast; loosely tent with foil for the first 25 minutes, then uncover so the glaze can caramelize.