Baked Ground Turkey Meatloaf with Roasted Vegetables
A moist turkey meatloaf seasoned with herbs and served alongside oven-roasted carrots and green beans. This american-inspired comfort food ready in about 70 minutes pairs ground turkey, breadcrumbs, large egg for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground turkey
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 small, finely diced yellow onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 4 large, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces carrots
- 12 oz, trimmed fresh green beans
- 3 tbsp, divided olive oil
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine 1.5 lbs ground turkey, 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup milk, 1 small finely diced yellow onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently with hands until just combined.
- Step 2: Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread 1/3 cup ketchup evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
- Step 3: In a separate bowl, toss 4 large peeled and cut carrots and 12 oz trimmed fresh green beans with 2 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp dried rosemary. Arrange vegetables around the meatloaf on the baking sheet.
- Step 4: Drizzle the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over the vegetables. Roast in the oven for 50-55 minutes until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender.
- Step 5: Remove from oven and let meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with roasted carrots and green beans.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Baked Ground Turkey Meatloaf with Roasted Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 70 minutes (15 min prep + 55 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Baked Ground Turkey Meatloaf with Roasted Vegetables?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ground turkey from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Baked Ground Turkey Meatloaf with Roasted Vegetables?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Baked Ground Turkey Meatloaf with Roasted Vegetables for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Baked Ground Turkey Meatloaf with Roasted Vegetables?
American comfort food like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
