Best 10 Barbecue Turkey Meat Loaf Recipes

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Barbecue turkey meatloaf is a mouthwatering dish that combines the classic flavors of barbecue with the leanness and versatility of ground turkey. This recipe offers a healthier alternative to traditional beef meatloaf, making it an ideal choice for those looking for a delicious and nutritious meal. With its smoky, tangy glaze, tender texture, and easy preparation, barbecue turkey meatloaf is a surefire hit that will satisfy the taste buds of your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TURKEY MEATLOAF WITH BBQ GLAZE



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Generously seasoned and topped with a BBQ glaze, this turkey meatloaf is full-flavored and satisfying. A family favorite!

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 17

⅔ cup ketchup
⅓ cup dark brown sugar, packed
1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1¼ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 large eggs
2 pounds ground turkey (93/7)
¾ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
A few springs chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Set oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil; grease the foil with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray.
  • Make the BBQ glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Set aside.
  • Make the Meatloaf: Heat the olive oil in a small sauté pan over medium heat. Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes more. Do not brown. Set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, eggs, and ¼ cup of the BBQ glaze. Whisk until well combined. Stir in the onion mixture. Add the ground turkey and breadcrumbs and mix with your hands until evenly combined.
  • Transfer the meat mixture into two even piles onto the prepared baking sheet. Shape into two long loaves about 1½ in high x 6 in long x 4 in wide. Spread the remaining BBQ glaze over the loaves, letting it drip down the sides a bit. Bake for about 45 minutes, until the meatloaves are cooked through. Scrape any fat away from the sides of the loaves, then transfer the loaves to a platter. Slice and garnish with parsley if desired.
  • Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The cooked meatloaf can be frozen for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, defrost it in the refrigerator for 24 hours and then reheat it in a 300°F oven until hot in the middle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413, Fat 17g, Carbohydrate 33g, Protein 35g, SaturatedFat 4g, Sugar 20g, Fiber 2g, Sodium 1086mg, Cholesterol 166mg

BARBECUE TURKEY MEAT LOAF



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I have no trouble getting my girls to lend a hand with this turkey loaf. And topping it with my husband's favorite barbecue sauce always gets him to clean his plate! -Robyn Young, Indianapolis, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/3 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1-1/3 cups seasoned bread crumbs
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
2 pounds extra-lean ground turkey
1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
TOPPING:
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Combine the first 10 ingredients in a large bowl. Crumble ground turkey and sausage over mixture and mix well. Pat into two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Combine the topping ingredients in a small bowl; spread over tops. , Cover and freeze one meat loaf for up to 3 months. Bake the remaining loaf, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 165°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing., To use frozen meat loaf: Bake frozen meat loaf as directed, increasing time to 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts :

BBQ TURKEY MEATLOAF



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If you are searching for a deliciously moist turkey meatloaf then look no longer. This BBQ meatloaf is lower in fat but higher in flavor than a traditional beef meatloaf. The leftovers won't last long!

Provided by Joyce

Categories     Turkey Meatloaf

Time 1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

vegetable oil cooking spray
2 medium Roma tomatoes, diced
1 large sweet onion, diced
1 large green bell pepper, diced
1 large carrot, grated
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
2 teaspoons ground mustard
2 ½ pounds ground turkey
1 ½ cups bread crumbs
8 ounces low-fat pepper Jack cheese, shredded
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup barbeque sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix together tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, carrot, garlic, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, poultry seasoning, and ground mustard in a bowl. Add ground turkey, bread crumbs, pepper Jack, and eggs; mix with your hands until well combined. Form into 2 meatloaves and place in the prepared baking pan. Top each loaf with barbecue sauce.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 50 minutes to 1 hour. Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 142.8 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 751.3 mg

BBQ TURKEY MEATLOAF



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 tablespoon Neelys' BBQ Seasoning, recipe follows
1 teaspoon crab boil seasoning, (recommended: Old Bay)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups Neelys BBQ Sauce, reserving 1/2 cup for the top, recipe follows
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped red onion
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 pounds lean ground turkey
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
1 1/2 cups paprika
3/4 cup sugar
3 3/4 tablespoons onion powder
2 cups ketchup
1 cup water
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
5 tablespoons light brown sugar
5 tablespoons sugar
1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, mix BBQ seasoning, crab boil seasoning, soy sauce, beaten egg, 1 cup of the BBQ sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
  • In a saute pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Add onion, bell pepper, salt and pepper and garlic. Saute until tender. Remove from heat and add to wet mix.
  • Pour mixture into bowl with the ground turkey. Add bread crumbs and mix all together with your hands.
  • Transfer the meat mixture to a cookie sheet or baking pan. Using your hands, shape the meat into an oblong or rectangular shape. *Cook's Note: Alternately, you can pat the meat into a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan and pour 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce on the top of the loaf.
  • Bake for 35 minutes. Remove and add the reserved 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce to the top and continue to bake for 20 more minutes.
  • Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir until combined. Keep in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
  • In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 1 hour 15 minutes.

TURKEY MEATLOAF WITH BBQ GLAZE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 teaspoons olive oil
2 small onions, finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 carrot, chopped
1 1/2 pounds ground dark meat turkey
3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup ketchup
1 large egg, whisked
Salt and freshly ground pepper
BBQ Glaze, recipe follows
6 slices bacon
One 14-ounce bottle ketchup
One 12-ounce bottle chili sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small skillet over medium-low heat, add 2 teaspoons of the oil and heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add the onion and cook until softened and brown, about 10 minutes. Add the parsley and cook another 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the mixture and set aside to cool. Add the remaining teaspoon of oil to the same skillet. Add the carrots and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Place the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, ketchup, egg, the onion mixture, 1 teaspoon salt and some pepper in a food processor and pulse until fully combined. Transfer to a large bowl and add the carrots. Mix until combined. Form into a loaf and transfer to a casserole dish or baking sheet. Using a pastry brush, spread the BBQ Glaze over the top. Drape the bacon over the loaf in a crisscross pattern, tucking the ends underneath. Brush more glaze over the bacon layer. Bake until firm and cooked through, 55 to 60 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Stir together the ketchup, chili sauce, brown sugar, dry mustard and 1/3 cup water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and set aside.

UPSIDE-DOWN BARBEQUE MEATLOAF



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When I've made 'barbeque meatloaf' before I've simply used the standard spoon-the-glaze-on-top-of-the-loaf-and-bake-it method. This time I wanted to line the loaf pan with some of the sauce, press the meat in, and let it roast in the goodness. I was envisioning a beautiful, glossy finish when I turned it on to the serving platter. It wasn't quite as aesthetically pleasing as I hoped (ugly). But, hey--this is quick and dirty home cooking. It may not have looked good, but it tasted fine!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ¾ pounds very cold ground beef
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon celery salt
¼ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
½ cup fine, dry breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup barbeque sauce (such as SFQ®), or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Mix ground beef, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, celery salt, chipotle chile powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl with your hands.
  • Stir breadcrumbs, egg, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce into meat mixture until thoroughly combined; form into a loaf shape.
  • Spread barbeque sauce out into the bottom of a loaf pan; place meatloaf on top of barbeque sauce and press into pan.
  • Bake meatloaf in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour, 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Drain the fat from the loaf pan and invert pan over a plate to transfer meatloaf. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Cholesterol 169.8 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 36.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 1654.3 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

BARBECUE TURKEY MEATLOAF



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A good healthy twist to meatloaf. My family isn't one for meatloafs but this one everyone will eat. Can easily be doubbled

Provided by kansashortcake

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h5m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground turkey
1/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 cup minced onion
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 egg whites
1 whole egg
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
barbecue sauce, for topping

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl, place mixture on a cookie sheet lined with foil. Shape into a loaf, then spread barbecue sauce over the top.
  • Bake @ 350 for 50-55 minute.
  • The baking sheet allows excess fat to run off.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.9, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 190.2, Sodium 1420.1, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.5, Protein 33.7

BBQ TURKEY MEATLOAF - 5 INGREDIENTS



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The secret to this tender, flavor-packed BBQ meatloaf is the boxed cornbread stuffing mix! Beginning cooks will love the convenience, but so will any cook with a keen eye for a healthy, quick entree. TIP: We eat one meatloaf for dinner, and I freeze the second one for another meal.

Provided by CookinDiva

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 ounces ground turkey
8 ounces turkey sausage (casings removed)
1 cup seasoned stuffing mix (StoveTop type, dry, I like "Cornbread" type)
1 egg, beaten with fork
1 1/4 cups barbecue sauce (like KC Masterpiece Original)

Steps:

  • Crumble ground turkey into large mixing bowl. If sausage is in links, remove casings and crumble sausage into bowl.
  • Add 1 cup dry stuffing mix (about half a box), egg and 1 cup of the barbecue sauce (save 1/4 cup to glaze tops of meatloaves).
  • Mix gently; divide in two. Pat into two loaves in a greased/sprayed 9x13 pan (see photo provided).
  • Use remaining 1/4 cup BBQ sauce to spoon over tops of loaves. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for one hour.
  • Option: this meatloaf could easily be made with lean ground beef and sausage, but it is SO delicious with the lower-fat ingredients that you should give it a try!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.8, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 88, Sodium 544.2, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.6, Protein 15.7

BARBECUE MEAT LOAF



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My husband and I first tasted this recipe when we were dinner guests at the home of some friends. We liked it so much that I took the recipe home-and it's been one of our favorite main dishes ever since!-Kerry Bouchard, Shawmut, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

SAUCE:
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
MEAT LOAF:
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup quick-cooking or rolled oats
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients; set aside. In a large bowl, mix together meat loaf ingredients. Add half of the sauce to the meat loaf mixture; mix well. Press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Remove from oven; drain. Pour remaining sauce over loaf. Return to oven and bake 20 minutes longer or until no pink remains.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 516mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

TURKEY MEATLOAF



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Use ground turkey to lighten up this comforting American classic - a low fat, low calorie dinner that the whole family will love

Provided by Chelsie Collins

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion , finely chopped
1 garlic clove , crushed
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp tomato purée , plus 1 tbsp for the beans
500g turkey mince (thigh is best)
1 large egg , beaten
85g fresh white breadcrumbs
2 tbsp barbecue sauce , plus 4 tbsp for the beans
2 x 400g cans cannellini beans
1-2 tbsp roughly chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the onion for 8-10 mins until softened. Add the garlic, Worcestershire sauce and 2 tsp tomato purée, and stir until combined. Set aside to cool.
  • Put the turkey mince, egg, breadcrumbs and cooled onion mix in a large bowl and season well. Mix everything to combine, then shape into a rectangular loaf and place in a large roasting tin. Spread 2 tbsp barbecue sauce over the meatloaf and bake for 30 mins.
  • Meanwhile, drain 1 can of beans only, then pour both cans into a large bowl. Add the remaining barbecue sauce and tomato purée. Season and set aside.
  • When the meatloaf has had its initial cooking time, scatter the beans around the outside and bake for 15 mins more until the meatloaf is cooked through and the beans are piping hot. Scatter over the parsley and serve the meatloaf in slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 45 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 43 grams protein, Sodium 1.7 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, lean ground turkey for the best results. Fattier ground turkey can make the meatloaf greasy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the meatloaf to add flavor and texture. Some good options include onions, carrots, celery, and bell peppers.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture. Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough.
  • Use a loaf pan that is at least 9x5 inches. A smaller pan will make the meatloaf too thick and it will not cook evenly.
  • Bake the meatloaf at a temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 hour, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the meatloaf cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Barbecue turkey meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey after Thanksgiving or Christmas. This recipe is simple to follow and can be customized to your own taste preferences. With its smoky barbecue flavor and moist, tender texture, barbecue turkey meatloaf is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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