This Chipotle turkey meatloaf is packed with flavor, filling, and makes great leftovers too! A homemade Whole30 compliant chipotle ketchup gives this meatloaf the perfect tangy, spicy kick that you’ll crave. It’s dairy-free, grain free, paleo, and total comfort food!
Ground turkey is generally not a favorite in my house. My kids will always pick beef, pork, and even ground chicken over ground turkey!
But, I only see it as a challenge. I’m constantly trying to defend ground turkey and create something really tasty.
Enter meatloaf. Meatloaf can be the ultimate cozy comfort food or it can be pretty terrible, honestly. Things get a bit trickier when you’re dealing with ground turkey – which doesn’t have the fat on it’s own to make it really tasty and moist.
I absolutely LOVE my veggie ranch turkey meatloaf but I wanted to go in a totally different direction with this one. And still, of course, make it into a favorite that I’ll want to make more than once!
Years ago, I used to make a chipotle ketchup recipe that was paleo and low FODMAP, but not Whole30 compliant. I’ve also made a classic meatloaf with my original Whole30 ketchup that’s a big reader favorite.
For this recipe, I decided to merge the two and then use the result as the star of the turkey meatloaf. The Whole30 chipotle ketchup is both in the meatloaf mixture and slathered on top – so you’re getting TONS of flavor.
The result was a big success with the kiddos! It has spice, but isn’t overly spicy. Plus, you can control the amount of chipotle powder you add to suit your personal taste, so if you’re a fan of spice, amp it up!
I was pleasantly surprised to find that the meatloaf wasn’t at all dry – an issue I often have with chicken and turkey meatloaf made with almond flour as a binder. The ketchup definitely helps keep the meatloaf moist in addition to making it really yummy!
I still suggest being careful not to over-bake, since really any meatloaf can be destroyed by spending too long in the oven!
Once the juices run clear and the center is no longer pink, you’re good to go! For me, this took just about 45 minutes, but you can check on it at 40 to be sure.
I hope you’re ready for a new, FUN meatloaf to share with your family! Grab your ingredients, get the oven preheated, and let’s go!
Paleo Chipotle Turkey Meatloaf {Whole30}
Chipotle Turkey Meatloaf {Paleo, Whole30}
Ingredients
Chipotle Ketchup:
- 6 oz tomato paste organic
- 2 tbsp date paste see notes* for how to prepare
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar raw, organic
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp chipotle powder - go up to 1/2 tsp for more heat
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Meatloaf:
- 1 med onion minced
- 2 stalks celery minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp ghee or other cooking fat
- 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey not too lean
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup blanched almond flour (sub in 3 tbsp arrowroot for nut-free}
- 1/2 tsp fine grain sea salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp chipotle powder
- 2/3 cup chipotle ketchup see above, divided in 1/3 + 1/3
Instructions
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Make the ketchup first. In a mixing bowl, whisk together all ingredients until very smooth, tasting and adjusting seasoning if desired. Set aside.
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Heat a small/med skillet over medium heat. Add the ghee, then sauté onions and celery until translucent, then add garlic and sauté another 15-30 seconds; remove from heat and set aside.
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In a large bowl, place the ground turkey, egg, almond flour, sea salt, spices, 1/3 of the ketchup, and the sautéed onion mixture. Mix well with your hands until all ingredients are fully combined. Transfer mixture to a medium loaf pan - either 8.5 x 4.5 or 9 x 5. With a silicone spatula or spoon, spread the remaining 1/3 cup ketchup over the top.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 mins or until cooked through (no longer pink in the center). Allow loaf to sit for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
*To make date paste, place 1 cup pitted medjool dates in 1/2-3/4 cup very hot water and allow to soak a few minutes. Place mixture in a blender (a smaller one works better, or you can use a small food processor) and blend until very smooth. You will need 2 Tbsp for this recipe, save the rest in the refrigerator for other uses.
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Making this sometime this week, looks great!
It was great! Added ground beef and mushrooms too!
Hi! For some reason my meatloaf had a ton of liquid in the pan and ended up falling apart after taking it out of the pan. Any thoughts on why this may has happened?
Same thing happened to mine. Wondering where I went wrong
Love, love this recipe! Thank you so much for sharing. The only modification I made was to add a 10oz can of chipotle to the tomato sauce and I added 1tbsp of ketchup to offset the spiciness from the chipotle peppers. Other that that it was a great and easy meal to prepare!
This was so good! I almost didn’t make the ketchup because I thought it looked complicated, but I did and it was so easy. I doubled the recipe because I bought too much meat and gave one to a friend – and she loved it and wanted the recipe to make it again. The husband said it was a keeper, and I thought that was pretty amazing for meatloaf!!
a little confused on the wording/link for one of the ingredients – when i click the link for date paste, it takes me to a date syrup product. i’m happy to purchase it, as i haven’t tried! but just unsure if that product is there in case people don’t want to do it the way you have in the notes?
just wanted to reply in case anyone see’s my comment and is also curious — michele responded to me via email saying that the date syrup is just a replacement in case anyone doesn’t want to make the paste DIY.
It was delicious! I could have eaten the whole meatloaf. I substituted sweet potato puree for the tomato paste because I don’t do night shades and it was still delicious! Thank you!
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This is fantastic! Prep took me a little longer (first time making it) and it took almost 30 minutes longer to cook to meet correct internal temp per a meat thermometer. THE FLAVOR IS FANTASTIC! Mine too had a lot of extra liquid but I just drained it off and let it set for 5 minutes and it was ready to go. I am also someone who does not care for meatloaf but will be adding this into my rotation because it is so yummy!!
Paleo Chipotle Turkey Meatloaf is a flavorful twist on a classic dish, combining the smokiness of chipotle with lean turkey for a delicious, healthy indulgence.
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Made this for dinner tonight with mash potatoes. Delish!!
The meal was fantastic! I almost devoured the entire meatloaf. I swapped out the tomato paste for sweet potato puree due to my avoidance of nightshades, and it turned out just as tasty! Thanks a lot
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