Turkey Meatloaf Glaze Green Beans (Printable)

Lean turkey meatloaf glazed and served with tender sautéed green beans for a balanced meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Turkey Meatloaf

01 - 1 lb ground turkey
02 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1/3 cup milk
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
09 - 1 tsp dried thyme
10 - 1/2 tsp salt
11 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

→ Glaze

12 - 1/4 cup ketchup
13 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
14 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
15 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

→ Green Beans

16 - 12 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
17 - 1 tbsp olive oil
18 - 1 clove garlic, sliced
19 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a loaf pan.
02 - In a large bowl, mix breadcrumbs and milk. Let stand for 2 minutes to absorb moisture.
03 - Add ground turkey, egg, onion, garlic, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the breadcrumb mixture. Mix gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
04 - Form the mixture into a loaf shape on the prepared baking sheet or press into the loaf pan.
05 - Whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl.
06 - Spread half of the glaze evenly over the meatloaf surface. Reserve remaining glaze.
07 - Bake the loaf for 40 minutes in the preheated oven.
08 - Remove meatloaf from oven, spread the remaining glaze over the top, and return to bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
09 - While baking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add green beans, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until crisp-tender.
10 - Let meatloaf rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve alongside sautéed green beans.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's lighter than traditional meatloaf but still feels like comfort food you can sink into.
  • The glaze gives every slice a sticky, glossy finish that tastes way more indulgent than the calorie count suggests.
  • Green beans cooked alongside mean dinner comes together without a pile of pans.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting time—cutting into it too soon makes all the moisture run out onto the cutting board.
  • If your meatloaf cracks on top, it's not ruined, just brush extra glaze over the cracks and it'll look beautiful.
03 -
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment so cleanup takes seconds and nothing sticks.
  • Use a meat thermometer instead of guessing—165°F is the magic number for juicy, safe turkey.
  • Don't crowd the green beans in the skillet or they'll steam instead of getting those crispy browned edges.

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