This Turkey Meatloaf Recipe is incredibly moist and delicious. Adding caramelized onions makes the flavor exceptional.
Hubby came up with another recipe for us! I could get used to this. He came up with this turkey meatloaf recipe while my daughter and I were visiting his mother in Florida. Poor thing never gets to go with us because of his work schedule in the Spring, but he is so sweet to let us go and escape the cold, snowy days of New England every year. I think he made this 3 times for himself while we were away. Boys!
As much as I love to cook, I do like a night off every now and then. I’ll throw out a “hey Hon, do you want to make your famous meatloaf tonight?” I stay out of the kitchen (most of the time), he feels needed. All is good! 🙂
This turkey meatloaf is so moist and the flavor is fabulous! I really think it has to do with sauteing the onion and garlic first until they are nice and caramelized. I completely passes the kid friendly test too. Double bonus!
I usually like to make 2 meatloaves at a time. They are perfect to freeze and have for those days when you are struggling for time.
Serve this with Sweet Potatoes or Cauliflower Rice and Greens Peas with Sauteed Onions or Roasted Brussel Sprouts for the perfect healthy meal.
INGREDIENTS
2 TBSP of coconut oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup onion, chopped
(1) 20 oz package of 99% Fat Free ground turkey meat
1/2 cup breadcrumbs or 2 pieces of Ezekiel bread, toasted and broken into pieces.
1 egg (or 1/4 cup liquid egg whites)
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
DIRECTIONS:
1. Melt coconut oil in a saute pan.
2. Cook onion and garlic in melted oil for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Place the cooked onion and garlic in a large bowl to cool for 5 minutes.
4. Mix turkey, bread crumbs, egg, ketchup, and pepper with onion mixture.
5. Shape into a “Loaf” and place in a Glass Baking Dish
6. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 50-55 minutes or until cooked completely through.
ENJOY!
Clean Eating Turkey Meatloaf
This Turkey Meatloaf is simple yet wonderfully moist with added caramelized onions that make it burst with flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 TBSP of coconut oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 20 ounces 1 20 oz package of 99% Fat Free ground turkey eat
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or 2 pieces of Ezekiel bread toasted and broken into pieces.
- 1 egg or 1/4 cup liquid egg whites
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Melt coconut oil in a saute pan.
- Cook onion and garlic in melted oil for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Place the cooked onion and garlic in a large bowl to cool for 5 minutes.
- Mix turkey, bread crumbs, egg, ketchup, and pepper with onion mixture.
- Shape into a "Loaf" and place in a glass baking dish.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for 50-55 minutes or until cooked completely through.
Recipe Notes
Nutritional information is with 99% ground turkey, one egg and plain breadcrumbs.
Try these other healthy recipes using ground turkey too:
Tabitha says
I’m a decent cook, but nothing to shout about. Been trying to eat clean and be healthy and was looking for something new to try with the ground turkey I got from Costco. Tried this out and my husband, who rarely compliments what I’ve made unless it’s lasagna (lol!) said “two thumbs up!” I will definitely be saving this recipe. Thank you!!
Sherri says
I’m SO happy to hear this! 🙂
Kelly says
Is the serving size per slice?
Sherri says
Yes. For 6 equal sized slices.( as close as possible) 🙂
Mikayla says
Hi there, I was wondering how much is a serving? And how many calories per serving? Hope you can help! Thanks
Annette Turrentine says
This looks great! I’m going to make it with your recipe first. Then, I will make your recipe using 1 piece toasted bread & 1/4 cup crumbled cornbread, a little poultry seasoning and some sage (I love sage with turkey.), and I’ll throw in some coarsely chopped fresh or frozen cranberries. Maybe I’ll drizzle some turkey gravy over it. Baked potato or baked sweet potato and green beans would be the sides. Of coarse, crustless pumpkin pie in a small mason jar is the perfect ending. How about a little Thanksgiving any time of year! Yea! Thank you.
Paula Zugmaier says
My daughter suggested this recipe, knowing I like to use ground turkey AND that her dad loves meatloaf–after the first bite, Dad said, “Make this AGAIN!” And I have, many times!
The coconut oil gives a subtle sweet flavor to the turkey and it’s so easy to throw together!
(I started cutting up a whole bag of onions when I buy one and freezing them in baggies–this really saves on time!)
Five stars!!
Sherri says
I’m SO happy to hear it was such a hit!!
Leslie says
Wow! I made this fo dinnerand it was delish! Because ground tukey can be bland, I did add my own seasonings to the recipe: added poultry spices, thyme, chayenne and sriracha ketchup. Countered the savory spice with a sweet potato and it was a delicious clean meal
Sherri says
I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Have a great weekend 🙂
swathi says
Very nice, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning.
Miz Helen says
I am ready for some Meatloaf and your recipe looks delicious. Thanks so much for sharing this awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great week and hope to see you again real soon!
Miz Helen
Ashley says
This looks wonderful!! I am doing a clean eating collection post on Tuesday on my blog. May I include this recipe (photo and link back)?
Sherri says
Absolutely! Thank you so much!