Turkey Meatloaf with Sweet-Heat BBQ Glaze
Turkey Meatloaf with Sweet-Heat BBQ Glaze combines tender, juicy ground turkey with oats and applesauce for moisture, then finishes with a tangy barbecue and brown sugar topping. The mild heat from chili powder and aromatic garlic-onion base create a balanced, comforting slice. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual family meal with mashed potatoes and green beans.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Turkey Meatloaf with Sweet-Heat BBQ Glaze, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 23
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Combine ground turkey, oats, 1/2 chopped onion, pear applesauce, 3 tablespoons chili powder, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; press the mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir 2 tablespoons onion until softened and lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in brown sugar, barbeque sauce, and 1 teaspoon chili powder; cook over low heat until the sauce is warm, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven, brushing the sauce over the top occasionally, until cooked through, about 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 316.79 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 24.48 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 34.43 g 13%
- Total Fat 9.43 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 2.45 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 101.18 mg High 34%
- Sodium 365.91 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 3.01 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 15.43 g --
- Added Sugars 5.79 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 16.58 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.46 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 111.88 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 48.96 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 3.38 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.17 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Turkey Meatloaf with Sweet Heat BBQ Glaze is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Applesauce, Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, and Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 316.79 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Turkey Meatloaf with Sweet-Heat BBQ Glaze made of?
- The main ingredients are Applesauce, Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Chili Powder. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Turkey Meatloaf with Sweet-Heat BBQ Glaze?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 316.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Turkey Meatloaf with Sweet-Heat BBQ Glaze easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Turkey Meatloaf with Sweet-Heat BBQ Glaze healthy?
- Turkey Meatloaf with Sweet-Heat BBQ Glaze has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 316.79 calories and 24.48 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 365.91 mg (16% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.45 g (12% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.79 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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