Turkey Meatloaf with Glaze (Printable View)

Tender turkey loaf glazed richly, served alongside crisp green beans for a hearty family dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Meatloaf

01 - 1 lb ground turkey
02 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1/4 cup milk
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 tsp dried thyme
09 - 1 tsp salt
10 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
11 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

→ Glaze

12 - 1/3 cup ketchup
13 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
14 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
15 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

→ Green Beans

16 - 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
17 - 1 tbsp olive oil
18 - 1/2 tsp salt
19 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
20 - 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
21 - 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a loaf pan.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, gently combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce until just blended.
03 - Form the mixture into a loaf shape and place it on the prepared baking sheet or press into the loaf pan.
04 - Whisk ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl. Spread half of this glaze evenly over the meatloaf.
05 - Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven.
06 - Remove from oven, spread remaining glaze on top, then return to bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
07 - While meatloaf bakes, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and rinse immediately with cold water to stop cooking.
08 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic if using and sauté for 30 seconds. Add green beans, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through. Optionally drizzle with lemon juice before serving.
09 - Allow meatloaf to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve alongside the prepared green beans.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's lean and packed with protein, but tastes nothing like diet food—the glaze and moist crumb make it genuinely crave-worthy.
  • The whole dinner comes together in just over an hour, and you'll look like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
  • Ground turkey is forgiving; this recipe teaches you how to coax flavor out of something that could otherwise taste bland.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting time; it's the difference between slices that hold together and ones that crumble apart.
  • If your ground turkey feels too lean, the milk and egg are non-negotiable—they're what keeps it from drying out in the oven.
  • The glaze needs that apple cider vinegar; without it, the sweetness becomes cloying and one-dimensional.
03 -
  • Use your hands to mix the meatloaf instead of a spoon or mixer—you can feel when you've just brought everything together without overworking it.
  • If you're cooking for picky eaters, finely mince the onion and garlic so they distribute invisibly while still adding flavor.
  • Leftovers make incredible sandwiches the next day, especially with a smear of that glaze on toasted bread.

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