This family friendly quick and easy ground turkey meatloaf is seasoned with onion, garlic and oregano and topped with a quick three ingredient sweet glaze. This delicious alternative to beef and pork is just as tender and juicy with a lot less calories and fat.
Fall is approaching quickly and with it brings lots of hearty home cooking like Grandma used to make. This scrumptious easy ground turkey meatloaf is quick to come together and so full of flavor. The simple three ingredient sweet glaze takes this meatloaf over the top and keeps it nice and moist. I love to serve it with Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Chives and Southern Green Beans.
How do you make Easy Turkey Meatloaf?
Grab a large bowl and add the ground turkey, minced garlic, chopped onion, dried oregano, freshly ground black pepper, bread crumbs, eggs and barbecue sauce. Using your clean hands or a strong spoon mix until well combined. In a large baking dish shape into a wide loaf as you don’t want it too thick so it bakes all the way through.
Now grab a small bowl and mix together the barbecue sauce, ketchup and Worcestershire Sauce. Spread about 1/3 of the glaze over the meatloaf and place in the oven. Be sure to wash this spoon afterwards since it touched raw meat. Bake for 40 minutes and then spread another 1/3 of the sauce over the meatloaf. Bake another 20-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Spread the rest of the sauce over the meatloaf and cover loosely with an aluminum foil tent. Let it rest for about 10 minutes.
Recipe notes and helpful tips
- For ease of clean up spray the baking dish with nonstick baking spray.
- Use lean fresh ground turkey (85% lean). Do not use turkey breast as it will be too lean and too dry for meatloaf.
- If at all possible use fresh breadcrumbs. Better yet make your own.
- I like to use Kansas City style barbecue sauce because it is just so full of flavor and light on sugar. However your favorite barbecue sauce will work just fine.
- When shaping the meatloaf make it into more of a dome shape. You do not want it so thick that it does not cook all the way through.
- There is no need for added salt in this recipe since most jarred barbecue sauces have plenty of sodium in them.
- The meatloaf is done when the internal temperature reaches 155-160 degrees.
- For leftovers try my Grilled Meatloaf Sandwich with Chipotle Ketchup.
More turkey recipes you will love!
- Turkey Meatballs in Easy Cream Sauce
- Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
- Turkey Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup
- Turkey Chili
- Turkey Chili
Easy Turkey Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground turkey
- 2 clove garlic minced
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups Kansas City Style Barbecue Sauce
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray large casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl mix together ground turkey, minced garlic, chopped onion, dried oregano, freshly ground black pepper, bread crumbs, eggs and 3/4 cup barbecue sauce. Using your clean hands or a strong spoon mix until well combined. In a large baking dish shape into a wide loaf as you don't want it too thick.
- In a small bowl mix together remaining barbecue sauce, ketchup and Worcestershire Sauce. Spread 1/3 of the glaze over the meatloaf and place in the oven. Be sure to wash the spoon afterwards since it touched raw meat. Bake for 40 minutes and then spread another 1/3 of the sauce over the meatloaf. Bake another 20-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Spread the rest of the sauce over the meatloaf and cover loosely with an aluminum foil tent. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
Notes
- There is no salt needed in this recipe since there is a lot of sodium already in the barbecue sauce.
- For ease of clean up spray the baking dish with nonstick baking spray.
- Use lean fresh ground turkey (85% lean). Do not use turkey breast as it will be too lean and too dry for meatloaf.
- If at all possible use fresh breadcrumbs. Better yet make your own.
- I like to use Kansas City style barbecue sauce because it is just so full of flavor and light on sugar. However your favorite barbecue sauce will work just fine.
- When shaping the meatloaf make it into more of a dome shape. You do not want it so thick that it does not cook all the way through.
- There is no need for added salt in this recipe since most jarred barbecue sauces have plenty of sodium in them.
- The meatloaf is done when the internal temperature reaches 155-160 degrees.
- For leftovers try my Grilled Meatloaf Sandwich with Chipotle Ketchup.
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Katherine
This is awesome! SUCH a great recipe for the whole family.
Lata Lala
That’s a wonderful way to use turkey. Planning to make it this weekend.
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much! Enjoy!!
Sandra
This is so good! Everyone at my house loved it!!
Cathy
Turkey meatloaf is definitely my speed! This turned out DELICIOUS!
Kevin
I love a good meatloaf! This one made with turkey is so good!
Toni
This quickly became a favorite at my house!! I love it!
Catalina
I love meatloaf a lot! I should make your recipe for dinner tonight!
Anna
I have a ton of ground turkey in the freezer! This is a perfect way to use it up!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
YUM!!! I love this delicious version!!!
Amanda
My family is going to absolutely enjoy this meal!
Beth Pierce
2 eggs! Thanks for the heads up Paula. I have corrected it.
Elizabeth
This looks so good! As soon as the weather gets cooler I start craving comfort foods–love how this one is healthy and still totally satisfying! 😀
Katie Crenshaw
I love that you use turkey for a healthier option to beef. The barbecue sauce is the perfect way to flavor it. This makes the perfect comfort meal on a weeknight. YUM!
SHANIKA
Meatloaf is such a great dish for the entire family and I love that you’ve used Turkey meat instead! YUM!
Danielle
Love the alterrnatives to beef and pork. There are so many great recipes that I need to try – such as this one! Delicious meatloaf that looks amazing!
Travis
I had a pound of ground turkey that was gonna expire tomorrow. So I did what I always do jumped on Pinterest to see what I could make with it and came across this recipe and I’m so very happy i did this came out excellent!!! And was super easy to make! I highly recommend you try this recipe it is now my go to turkey meatloaf recipe
Beth Pierce
Thanks so very much Travis! I am so glad that you liked it. You should try the leftovers in a Grilled Meatloaf Sandwich
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
That glaze sounds SO good! Love turkey meatloaf, this looks delicious.