Home-style turkey meatloaf with mushrooms is made with lean ground turkey it is super moist and full of flavor. It tastes just like the American classic meatloaf.
Homestyle Turkey Meatloaf with Mushrooms Pure Comfort Food
Meatloaf is the ultimate in comfort food and this meatloaf is just that. The sauce on top adds a little bit of sweet with a little bit of spicy heat. It’s delicious and comforting. We like to serve our meatloaf with twice baked potatoes and a side of green beans.
I haven’ t always been a fan of making meatloaf because the beef version always seemed too greasy. I tried several times to replicate my mother’s meatloaf recipe which was made with mushroom soup and beef in a healthier way and every time it was a fail. Too soggy or greasy.
I couldn’t stop thinking about mom’s meatloaf and I knew there was a way to make it better. Ground turkey is leaner but typically dry and I wasn’t sure how it would taste. I tried out a few different things, and I found that adding vegetables such as mushrooms zucchini shreds, carrots or onions adds just the right amount of moisture with a touch of flavor.
Success! A close version of my mother’s meatloaf was created. Instead of canned and boxed soup, I use real chopped onions and mushrooms. The end result is an incredibly moist and flavorful meatloaf.
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Here is what you will need to make this home-style turkey meatloaf
The ingredient list may seem long to make this recipe, but it all comes together quickly.
- organic ground turkey breast or a blend of dark meat and white meat
- olive oil
- yellow onions
- white or baby bella mushrooms to add flavor and moisture
- fresh garlic
- tamari sauce or gluten-free soy sauce
- sriracha sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
- old fashioned rolled oats that, not instant or steel cut
- organic ketchup
- honey
- ground mustard seed
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Here is how to Make Home-Style Turkey Meatloaf with Mushrooms
- Prepare the ingredients: chop the onions and mushrooms, crush the garlic
- Saute the onions and mushrooms on top of the stove until they become soft. Remove them from the heat and allow them to cool off.
- Combine the garlic, tamari, sriracha, and Worcestershire sauces with the turkey along with the rolled oats
- Stir in the cooled off mushroom and onion mixture and mix well
- Form the meat mixture into a loaf or place in a loaf pan
- Mix up the sauce ingredients and spread over the meatloaf
- Bake for 45 minutes
It takes approximately 60 to 65 minutes to prepare and cook this recipe
Suggestions for Making a Moist Home-Style Turkey Meatloaf
- Oats can be substituted with equal amount of bread crumbs
- If you don’t like mushrooms, shred up a half cup of zucchini or carrots and add to meatloaf
- For a meaty texture, chop the mushrooms up small so that they blend in with the meat. If you prefer chunky mushrooms leave them larger
- If you don’t like the heat from sriracha, leave it out
- Mix up the meatloaf ahead of time, refrigerate and pop in the oven just before dinner
- Be sure the meatloaf is fully cooked, turkey is cooked through at 165
- Double the recipe and use leftovers for lunch or another dinner during the week
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Turkey Meatloaf
Home-style turkey meatloaf is juicy and full of flavor – the perfect comfort food.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 mins
- Yield: 4-6 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups of onion small dice – about one medium sized onion
- 8 ounce package of mushrooms, chopped fine
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon tamari sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce – optional
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pound ground organic turkey
- 1/4 cup organic rolled oats
- TOPPING:
- 1/4 cup organic ketchup
- 1 tablespoon real maple syrup or honey
- 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat
- Add the 8 ounces of chopped mushrooms, 2 cup of diced onions, and 3 cloves of crushed garlic and saute until they become soft
- Remove the vegetables from the heat and allow them to cool for 10 minutes
- Place the ground turkey, tamari, sriracha and worcestershire sauce to a bowl and mix well
- Add the oats and the mushrooms and mix until all ingredients are combined.
- Place the meat mixture into a loaf pan or shape into a loaf
- Mix the topping ingredients together, and spread the mixture the over top of meatloaf
- bake for 45 minutes until internal temperature of turkey reaches 165
Notes
- Use old fashioned rolled oats, not instant or steel cut oats in this recipe
- Oats can be substituted with equal amount of bread crumbs
- If you don’t like mushrooms, shred up a half cup of zucchini or carrot and add them to meatloaf
- For a meaty texture, chop the mushrooms up small so that they blend in with the meat. If you prefer chunky mushrooms leave them larger
- If you don’t like the heat from sriracha, leave it out
- Mix up the meatloaf ahead of time, refrigerate and pop in the oven just before dinner
- Be sure the meatloaf is fully cooked, turkey is cooked through at 165
- Double the recipe and use leftovers for lunch or another dinner during the week
Nutrition information is provided by Nutrifox, an online nutrition calculator and is meant to be used for informational purposes only. Even though I try to provide accurate information, these figures should still be considered as estimates.
Meatloaf is total comfort food, and i just love the things you’ve included in yours!
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Looks like a perfect turkey meatloaf the whole family can enjoy! LOVE the mushrooms in there and that it’s gluten-free too! 🙂
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Thank you Sherri!
I adore meatloaf, but don’t make it often enough! I love that you used ground turkey! I can’t wait to try out your delicious recipe and I bet it tastes just as awesome as it looks!
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This reminds me so much of the meatloaf my mum used to make! Such a great idea to use turkey meat, which is much leaner and healthier than traditional mince. Love added sriracha sauce too for that extra heat kick!
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I happen to love using ground turkey. This meatloaf looks so good. I bet leftovers would be perfect to stuff into subs!!
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What a great alternative to beef meatloaf! I love the flavors you included in the recipe!
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I used to make meatloaf all the time. It’s been a long hiatus, but this one inspired me to give it another go. Plus turkey is so healthy. Thanks for sharing!
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I’ve been looking for a great meatloaf recipe and this sounds delish! I love the addition of maple syrup in the topping – definitely pinning for later!
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Thank you Kylie
Meatloaf is one of those meals that I overlook, but every time I have it I’m reminded of how much I really like it! This is getting added to our dinner rotation, for sure.
My husband is such a huge fan of meatloaf. I bet he’s gonna love this one. I love all the spices and sauces you added in the mixture. Meatloaf looks so moist and flavorful. I’m saving this recipe to give it a try.
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Yes! We nearly always seem to have some ground turkey in the freezer, and this is the ultimate comfort food to take advantage of that! I love all the spices and flavor!
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Thanks Monica! And meatloaf is pure comfort food for sure!
Meatloaf is one of my favorite recipes because it’s so versatile! I love trying different ways to make it!! This one looks yummy and I’m loving the ingredients!!
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Love this healthier version of a traditional dinner recipe. I love that you can switch it up with turkey for health reasons, but don’t miss out on flavor.
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Our kids loved this! It was perfect with cauliflower mash!
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This is delicious comfort food! I love turkey meatloaf!
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This is the first time for us to add mushrooms to meatloaf and it was a hit! We loved it and looking forward to making meatloaf sandwiches with the leftovers!
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Great recipe, the turkey is amazing in this (not to mention it saves on the ol’ budget). 🙂
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