Best 7 Healthy Turkey Taco Meatloaf Recipes

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delectable and nutritious twist on the classic meatloaf - the "Healthy Turkey Taco Meatloaf"! This innovative recipe combines the flavorful zest of Mexican spices with the lean protein of ground turkey to create a guilt-free indulgence that will satisfy your cravings without compromising your health goals. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind this tantalizing dish, ensuring a satisfying and wholesome meal that the entire family will love.

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

TURKEY MEATLOAF



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Turkey meatloaf is a favorite in our house! This healthy meatloaf recipe made with lean ground turkey is easy and delicious.

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp ketchup (I use organic)
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 small onion (minced)
1 tsp olive oil
1.3 lb ground turkey (99% or 93% (I prefer 93))
1/2 cup seasoned whole wheat or gluten-free breadcrumbs (I like 4C)
1 large egg
1 tsp marjoram
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • In a small bowl combine 2 tbsp of the ketchup with Worcestershire sauce.
  • In a small skillet, heat olive oil and onion on low heat until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes, remove from heat.
  • In a medium bowl combine the turkey, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, 1/4 cup ketchup, salt and marjoram.
  • Place mixture into a loaf pan or shape into a loaf and place on a baking pan. Spoon sauce on top.
  • Bake uncovered for 55-60 minutes, remove from oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /4, Calories 259 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Fiber 1.5 g, Sugar 6 g

TACO TURKEY MEAT LOAF



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After buying a supersized package of ground turkey, I made this spicy taco turkey meat loaf using what I had on hand. It's now become a family favorite! I serve it for tailgating parties and it's delicious the next day for sandwiches. —Holly Battiste, Barrington, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 2 loaves (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 medium onion, grated
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 pounds ground turkey
TOPPING:
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into two 7-1/2 x 4-1/2-in. loaves. Place in a greased shallow baking pan., Bake 1 hour. Mix together topping ingredients; spread over loaves. Bake until a thermometer reads 165°, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing., Freeze option: Bake meat loaves without sauce. Securely wrap and freeze cooled meat loaves in foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap meat loaves and place in a greased shallow baking pan. Prepare topping as directed; spread over meat loaves. Reheat meat loaf in a preheated 350° oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 456mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MOM'S TURKEY MEATLOAF



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 (1-inch thick) slices

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup skim milk
1 medium onion, peeled
2 pounds ground turkey breast
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the oats and milk. Thinly slice 1/4 of the onion and set aside. Finely chop the remaining onion. In a large bowl, combine the turkey, oat mixture, chopped onion, bell pepper, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt and a few grinds of pepper. Mix just until well combined.
  • Transfer the mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and shape into a loaf about 5 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches high. Pour the tomato sauce over the meatloaf and sprinkle with the sliced onions. Bake for about 1 hour or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees.F.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.

HEALTHY TURKEY LOAF



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Whipped up this low fat number while on a diet/workout program. GREAT beef meatloaf substitute. My husband, the meatloaf lover, just LOVES this loaf and it is SO easy to mix up, freeze and bake later for a quick meal!

Provided by SUSAN E. MURPHY

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ pound ground turkey
1 egg
¼ cup salsa
⅛ cup chopped red bell pepper
⅛ cup chopped yellow bell pepper
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup dry bread crumbs
lemon pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl combine the turkey, egg, salsa, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, onion, bread crumbs and lemon pepper. Mix well with hands until blended. Roll into a small loaf and place on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 174.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

TACO TURKEY MEATLOAF



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Ground turkey makes this meatloaf lighter and healthier; cheese and taco seaoning make it delicious. From betterrecipes.com. Again altered even further for calorie and fat content. You might not be able to find whole wheat bread crumbs. I usually de-crust 1-2 slices of whole wheat bread and dry in the oven and then crumble. The last two ingerdients are for the topping. Easily halved or even cut into thirds.

Provided by SarahBeth

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 meatloaves, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (1 3/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 egg white
1 whole egg
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1/2 cup 2% shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup cooked brown rice
3 lbs ground turkey
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup 2% shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Mix together eggs, taco seasoning, black pepper, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, brown rice, bread crumbs and cheese.
  • Add turkey and mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Grease sheet pan with Pam
  • Form two loaves of meat mixture on pan.
  • Top each loaf with tomato sauce and cheese.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 1 1/4 hour or until meat thermometer registers 165 degrees.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

HEALTHY TURKEY MEATLOAF



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Make and share this Healthy Turkey Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TattooedMamaof2

Categories     Poultry

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb lean ground turkey
2 egg whites
1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1/4 cup nonfat milk
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup carrot, shredded
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
salt & pepper, to taste
1/2 cup tomato paste
4 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a bowl, mix together turkey, egg whites, bread crumbs, milk, onion, carrots, 1 t Italian seasoning, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Press into loaf pan.
  • Whisk together tomato paste, water and remaining Italian seasoning. Spoon on top of meatloaf.
  • Bake for 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 52.4, Sodium 336.4, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 5.4, Protein 20.1

HEALTHY TURKISH MEATLOAF



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Serve this lamb meatloaf and salad at a summer picnic or packed up for lunch. It's tasty and healthy too, delivering all five of your five-a-day

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 18

a little rapeseed oil for the tin
1 onion , finely chopped
1 large aubergine , cut into slices lengthways then finely diced (about 320g)
250g pouch cooked brown rice
3 tbsp tomato purée
1 tsp vegetable bouillon powder
½ pack dill , chopped, plus extra to serve (optional)
2 tsp each ground cinnamon and allspice
250g lamb mince (10% fat)
2 large eggs
227g can chopped tomatoes
1 pack of three peppers , deseeded and roughly chopped
2 large courgettes (about 500g), halved and sliced
2 large red onions , sliced
1 tbsp rapeseed oil
1 tbsp cider vinegar
1 garlic clove , finely grated
handful chopped mint

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Line a 900g loaf tin with baking parchment and lightly oil it.
  • Put the onion and aubergine in a large bowl with the rice, tomato purée, bouillon, dill, spices and lamb. Mix and squash together with your hands then add the egg and mix again. Tip the can of tomatoes into the base of the loaf tin then pack the mince mixture on top and press down lightly to compact it. Cover the tin with foil and bake in the oven for 1 hr 40 mins, taking off the foil for the last 15 mins.
  • Once the meatloaf has been cooking for 1 hr, tip the peppers, courgettes and red onion into a roasting tin and toss with the oil. Roast in the oven with the meatloaf for 40 mins until the vegetables are tender and a little charred.
  • Take the meatloaf and roasted veg from the oven, leave the loaf to settle for 5 mins, then tip out onto a platter or board, remove the baking parchment and scatter with dill if using. Toss the roasted veg with the vinegar, garlic and mint and serve them with the meat loaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use ground turkey instead of beef: Ground turkey is a leaner, healthier alternative to beef, and it still has plenty of flavor.
  • Add vegetables to the meatloaf: Vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery add flavor, moisture, and nutrients to the meatloaf.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: A flavorful sauce will help to keep the meatloaf moist and delicious. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own.
  • Cook the meatloaf at a low temperature: Cooking the meatloaf at a low temperature will help to prevent it from drying out.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: Letting the meatloaf rest before slicing will help to keep the juices in and prevent it from falling apart.

Conclusion:

This turkey taco meatloaf is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make meal. It's perfect for busy weeknights or for a casual weekend dinner. Serve it with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

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