Juicy turkey meatloaf with a rich mushroom and wine sauce

Thanksgiving turkey

turkey meatloaf with a mushroom and wine sauce

By Jenna Reynolds

Published: 17 Feb 2025

This recipe isn't your grandma's meatloaf (unless your grandma was incredibly cool). It's a seriously delicious upgrade, with the added depth of a rich mushroom and red wine sauce that elevates this classic comfort food to something truly special. It’s perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, or even a more impressive weekend meal. Honestly, it's good enough to impress just about anyone! Even your pickiest eaters.
Close-up of a slice of turkey meatloaf with mushroom wine sauce
I developed this recipe after a particularly challenging week; I needed something comforting and delicious without tons of work. That’s where the inspiration for this recipe comes from, it’s all about balancing flavor with ease. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity; the ingredients are readily available, and the process is straightforward, perfect for beginner cooks and busy weeknights.
Turkey meatloaf baking in an oven

Required Equipments

  • Large mixing bowl
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Meat thermometer
  • Whisk
  • Small saucepan

Turkey-Meatloaf-with-a-Mushroom-and-Wine-Sauce

This moist and flavorful turkey meatloaf, topped with a rich mushroom and red wine sauce, is a comforting and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion. I've got a tip: this is amazing with mashed potatoes!

⏳ Yield & Time

Yield: 4 servings

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Total Time:

🍽 Ingredients

📖 Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease your 9x13 inch baking pan – I use cooking spray, it's less messy.
  2. In the large mixing bowl, gently combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and herbs. Don't overmix; you want it to be just combined. Overmixing makes the meatloaf tough.
  3. Shape the meatloaf mixture into a loaf and place it carefully in your prepared baking pan. Make sure it's evenly distributed.
  4. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they're softened and nicely browned. About 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally, It's all about getting those good mushroom flavors.
  5. Pour in the red wine, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan – those bits are full of flavor, don't you dare waste 'em!
  6. Add the chicken broth, and thyme to the pan. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes. This allows the flavors to deepen and meld together perfectly. You should see the sauce thicken slightly.
  7. Pour the mushroom sauce evenly over the turkey meatloaf. Make sure that it's nicely coated.
  8. Bake the meatloaf for 50-60 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  9. Once it's cooked, let the meatloaf rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This helps the juices redistribute, resulting in a super moist meatloaf. See? I told you it was moist!
  10. Serve the meatloaf with the remaining mushroom sauce drizzled over top. I like to serve mine with mashed potatoes and roasted green beans. It's a complete meal, right?
  11. Enjoy! Let me know how yours turns out!

📝 Notes

  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture!
  • Make sure the meatloaf is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy!

🍎 Nutrition

Calories: 350

Protein: 35g

Fat: 18g

Carbohydrates: 15g

Fiber: 2g

Calcium: 20mg

Frequently Asked Questions

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