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The Best Old Fashioned Meatloaf with a Simple Meatloaf Recipe

April 22, 2013 by Evelyn 41 Comments

A Turkey Meatloaf that’s made using a classic old fashioned meatloaf recipe.  This Simple Meatloaf recipe has a few changes from our original with the addition of Worcestershire sauce and makes it a good meatloaf recipe to save.    And it can also be made using a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
 

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Do you ever wonder why grandma’s meatloaf tasted extra special?   Maybe she had a few little tricks up her sleeve like using a bit of brown sugar in the glaze recipe?     Or maybe she sauteed the onion until it was sweet and caramelized?   We all know that grandma poured love in all her recipes and especially in her old fashioned meatloaf recipe.
  Even though we can’t make a meatloaf with grandmas’ love stirred into it, we can do a few other things.   We added a little brown sugar to the glaze and it does make a big taste difference.    Also, it helps adhere the glaze to this simple meatloaf recipe.   And she was right, caramelized onions really rock this dish even if we make it a ground turkey meatloaf.
 

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Also, we used a meatloaf pan to shape this simple meatloaf recipe.   And then removed it from the pan to cook on a cooking sheet.    This old fashioned meatloaf will cook more evenly but will still have those browned corners that grandma loved.   

This can also make a delicious low-calorie ground turkey meatloaf by substituting ground turkey for the beef.    This simple meatloaf recipe is our go-to weeknight dinner and is served with our Garlic Mashed potato Casserole.

 

Other Recipes like this Simple Meatloaf Recipe:

 

  • Pineapple Glaze for Ham
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  • Easy Chicken Noodle Casserole
 
 

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5 from 8 votes

Turkey Meatloaf

An Old fashioned Meatloaf recipe that is made using a simple meatloaf recipe which makes it a good meatloaf recipe to save.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 15 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Old fashioned Meatloaf, Old fashioned meatloaf recipe, Simple Meatloaf Recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 502kcal
Author: Evelyn

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Ground White Turkey or a combo of 1 lb ground beef and 1 lb ground pork
  • olive oil
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1&1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 8 oz can tomato sauce

Glaze

  • 1/2 cup tomato ketchup
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or 2 teaspoons for not as sweet

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Saute the onion in just a dab of olive oil until caramelized, add minced garlic, saute for 1 additional minute. Remove from heat, add Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper and a let cool to room temperature
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey (or ground beef and pork) eggs, bread crumbs, tomato sauce and cooled onion mixture. Mix well
  • Place parchment paper on a cooking sheet.  We will be using a bread loaf pan to act as a mold.    Place meatloaf mixture into a 9x5 loaf pan, press down well to shape.  Carefully turn loaf pan onto the parchment lined cooking sheet to remove meatloaf.   Finish shaping the meatloaf by hand.  
  • Mix glaze ingredients,( ketchup, vinegar and brown sugar) in a small bowl.  Brush glaze mixture on the entire meatloaf and leave about half of it on top of the meatloaf, saving the rest for later. 
  • Place in preheated oven and bake for about 60 minutes until juices run clear and the center temperature is 160 degrees F.    During the last 10 minutes of baking, brush the remaining glaze mixture on the meatloaf leaving most of it on top.  

Nutrition

Calories: 502kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1053mg | Potassium: 681mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 136IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 7mg


 
 

 

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Comments

  1. [email protected]

    April 22, 2013 at 10:47 am

    Will put this on my "to make" pile (so ever high) as it looks so good Evelyn. I am itching to make your Zucchini Lasagna. Looks like we might get a reprieve today with a bit of warmth before a week of rain ahead here on the Bruce Peninsula. Enjoty your day.

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  2. Petro Neagu

    April 22, 2013 at 12:57 pm

    Wow, it looks so delicious, I could dig about a zillion tons of it Evelyn.
    Have a beautiful week.

    Reply
  3. Gypsy Heart

    April 22, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    Looks and sounds delish! Great idea to add the Knorr soup mix.

    xo
    Pat

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  4. Kat Biggie

    April 22, 2013 at 2:59 pm

    This looks amazing! I really wanted to pin this – you should consider adding a pinterest share button.

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  5. Mamal Diane

    April 22, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    Looks great and much healthier then with beef. I wish I could get my husband to be more agreeable about eating groung poultry. I have tried sneaking it in but he always know lol! Thanks for sharing my sweet friend šŸ™‚ Enjoy your week!

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  6. Jessica Pelasky

    April 22, 2013 at 8:00 pm

    This looks so yummy! I pinned it!

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  7. ~Kc Waddell

    April 22, 2013 at 11:41 pm

    Your meatloaf does look yummy! My husband is another one who "isn't very agreeable about eating poultry" – I love the way Diane worded it. I asked him why the other day and he explained – "It just doesn't taste enough like beef". Just stopping by from the GRAND Social Linky Party. Thanks for the recipe!

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  8. Terri

    April 23, 2013 at 11:07 am

    Looks terrific!

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  9. Diane Balch

    April 23, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    So healthy but so delicious looking.

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  10. Becca Acker

    April 23, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    I have yet to try ground turkey, but it sure looks good.

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  11. Linda Nortje

    April 24, 2013 at 8:44 am

    I am not a big fan of Turkey but this sure looks delicious! Shared on Facebook and Google+ today šŸ™‚ Thank you for joining our party this week, Evelyn!

    Reply
  12. Shannon Hawk

    April 24, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    This looks really good! I love to try new meatloaf recipes! Can't wait to try this

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  13. Bobbie

    April 24, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    I love meatloaf and turkey is even better!!

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  14. Theresa

    April 24, 2013 at 4:58 pm

    This is perfect timing as the Mr. picked up some ground turkey. I was going to make turkey burgers but, this looks yummy! Trying it tonight! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  15. Holly McDonald

    April 24, 2013 at 6:17 pm

    My mom taught me to use onion soup mix in meatloaf. I am going to have to try this variation!

    Reply
  16. Jamie Sherman

    April 24, 2013 at 7:12 pm

    I love that this is lighter … and you'd even eat this without a diet šŸ™‚ I need to give it a try šŸ™‚

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  17. Claire Justine

    April 24, 2013 at 9:12 pm

    Would love to try this

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  18. Susan Zentmyer

    April 24, 2013 at 11:11 pm

    I love meatloaf – and healthy meatloaf? Even better!

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  19. MargeGoh

    April 25, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    Ummmph looks absolutely mouth watering.
    Thanks for sharing

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  20. Diana - FreeStyleMama

    April 26, 2013 at 12:39 am

    I love meatloaf!!

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  21. Alicia

    April 26, 2013 at 12:28 pm

    I have been meaning to make meatloaf for such a long time, thanks for the reminder. I love the idea of using something other than beef mince šŸ™‚

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  22. Hi, Im Kelly!

    April 26, 2013 at 12:48 pm

    oh that looks just yum!

    Reply
  23. Pamela

    April 27, 2013 at 5:17 pm

    This looks so delicious. I am trying to use turkey more in place of beef. I've never used the veggie soup mix…eager to try it!

    Reply
  24. Jackie Kocurek

    April 28, 2013 at 3:14 am

    I've never used turkey for meatloaf. I'll have to try this. It looks great!

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  25. Miz Helen

    April 28, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    Your Turkey Meatloaf looks delicious! Your recipe is fabulous and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday. Have a great weekend and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

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  26. Pieced Pastimes

    April 29, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    Sounds and looks delicious. I will definitely be trying this recipe!
    Thanks for sharing,

    Reply
  27. Rachel Willis

    April 30, 2013 at 6:17 am

    I love using turkey instead of ground beef. So much healthier and tastes just as good. Your meatloaf recipe looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing at Wicked Good Wednesdays!

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  28. Michelle

    May 1, 2013 at 2:34 am

    Love, love, love using oats instead of breadcrumbs in meatloaf. Evelyn, your enthusiasm for a healthy lifestyle always impresses me. I'm usually pulled to the dark side by Pinterest & Google + images!

    Reply
  29. Connie

    May 3, 2013 at 7:57 pm

    I have never used Knorr Vegetable Soup mix and it sounds good, as does this recipe. Thanks for linking šŸ™‚

    Reply
  30. BeColorful

    May 17, 2013 at 10:28 pm

    Thanks for this. Your recipe sounds delish and reminded me that I haven't made turkey loaf for awhile. My hubby is going to be so glad you posted this. šŸ˜€ Thanks for sharing.
    p

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  31. Sparkly H

    June 24, 2013 at 8:46 pm

    This is so delicious! I love me some meatloaf! YUMMY!

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  32. Jodie

    September 4, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe I shared and I am Pinning.

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  33. Maxine

    December 29, 2014 at 2:45 pm

    5 stars
    I love finding new recipes for turkey meatloaf and yours is delish!

    Reply
  34. Dan from Platter Talk

    January 9, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    We love using turkey in our meatloaf and your recipe looks wonderful!

    Reply
  35. Kelly

    January 9, 2015 at 11:32 pm

    I think I prefer turkey in meat loaf. This looks so appetizing

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  36. Jo

    January 9, 2015 at 11:52 pm

    5 stars
    My family enjoys meatloaf and they had no idea I used turkey. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

    Reply
  37. Michelle

    January 11, 2015 at 4:06 am

    5 stars
    Meatloaf is one of my most favorite things to eat. I have never used ground turkey before until now. This was so good.

    Reply
  38. Stephanie

    July 18, 2019 at 12:50 am

    I’m not seeing in your revipe where to add the Worcestershire sauce or how many eggs to use.

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    • Evelyn

      July 18, 2019 at 12:08 pm

      Let me see if I can help you. Check in the ingredient list and you will see the #8 item shows 2 eggs. Also, step #2 mentions where you add the Worcestershire sauce. Hope you enjoy our recipe for meatloaf we believe it’s pretty awesome!

      Reply
  39. Marsha Spegal

    March 4, 2020 at 4:59 pm

    How many REGULAR calories is a serving if made with turkey? Not kcal, just plain old calories.

    Reply
    • Evelyn

      March 4, 2020 at 5:12 pm

      Since we used lean ground beef replacing it with ground white turkey would reduce the per serving calories by about 30. Thanks for asking

      Reply

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