Description
Flavorful and tender, this gluten-free turkey meatloaf is a delicious alternative to regular meatloaf. A tasty main that comes together easily, it’s great with mashed potatoes, green beans and cranberry sauce! Totally dairy-free too.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup gluten-free panko breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/3 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2/3 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 5 tablespoons gluten-free BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat and Line: Preheat the oven to 380F and line a 9″x5″ loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Sauté Onions: Sauté the diced onion in olive oil for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until onions are tender and caramelized.
- Combine Meatloaf Ingredients: Place the ground turkey in a bowl, then add the sautéed onions, garlic, egg, mustard, and gluten-free Worcestershire sauce. Add the gluten-free panko breadcrumbs, almond milk, dried herbs, granulated garlic, ground black pepper and salt.
- Mix Well to Combine: Mix everything thoroughly.
- Transfer Mixture to Pan and Bake: Transfer the turkey meatloaf mixture to the prepared parchment-lined loaf pan, smoothing it out on top. Bake for about 40 minutes.
- Brush with BBQ-Sugar Mixture and Bake Again: Transfer the meatloaf from the loaf pan to a baking sheet and brush the top with a mixture of dark brown sugar and BBQ sauce. Bake for another 10 minutes.
- Slice, Garnish and Serve: Slice the gluten-free turkey meatloaf into 8 even slices. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs and serve.
Notes
Olive Oil: I used extra virgin olive oil, but you can use whichever vegetable oil you prefer (sunflower oil, canola oil, avocado oil, etc).
Onion: I used a yellow onion, but you can also use white onions or red onions.
Ground Turkey: Since this is a recipe for turkey meatloaf, ground turkey is a key ingredient. However, if you wish to make a meatloaf but don’t want to use ground turkey, you can also use ground chicken, ground pork, ground beef, or a mix of different ground meats.
Garlic: Fresh minced garlic adds a beautiful flavor to this recipe, so I highly recommend adding it in.
Mustard: I used Dijon mustard, but you can use any other types of mustard that you prefer (such as yellow mustard, honey mustard, etc.).
Worcestershire Sauce: I used gluten-free Worcestershire sauce to keep this recipe gluten-free. However, if you are not Celiac or gluten-intolerant, go ahead and use regular Worcestershire sauce instead.
Panko Breadcrumbs: To keep this recipe gluten-free, I’ve used gluten-free panko breadcrumbs. However, if you are not Celiac or gluten-intolerant, go ahead and use regular panko breadcrumbs instead.
Egg: The eggs helps to better bind the meatloaf ingredients together, so make sure you add it in.
Almond Milk: I like using an unsweetened version of my homemade almond milk, but you may also use another unsweetened non-dairy milk (cashew milk, soy milk, rice milk, etc.). Alternatively, if you are not lactose-intolerant, regular milk will do.
Dried Herbs: For the dried herbs, I used a mix of dried parsley and dried oregano. Go ahead and use whichever dried herbs you prefer or have on hand.
Granulated Garlic: If you don’t have granulated garlic, garlic powder will work too.
Brown Sugar: I used dark brown sugar, but light brown sugar or coconut sugar will work just as well. If you are diabetic or insulin-resistant, I highly recommend using brown granulated monkfruit sweetener (a 1:1 brown sugar substitute that is zero glycemic index and will not raise your blood sugar).
BBQ Sauce: I used gluten-free BBQ sauce to keep this recipe gluten-free. However, if you are not Celiac or gluten-intolerant, go ahead and use regular BBQ sauce instead.
Storing/Freezing: To store, place the gluten-free turkey meatloaf in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before eating. To freeze, let the meatloaf cool to room temperature before wrapping in aluminum foil, then placing it in a freezer bag and freezing for up to 3 months. Allow the frozen meatloaf to thaw completely overnight in the refrigerator before heating up in the oven or microwave and eating.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American



