Impossible Meat Meatloaf Recipe (2024)

Ready to make a delicious meatloaf without using meat? Try this Impossible Meatloaf recipe! You’ll love this easy-to-make meatless recipe that is dairy-free, full of flavor, and sure to satisfy. Get cooking now and try it out!

I grew up eating meatloaf. I think it’s a staple dish in the Midwestern diet. So going vegan made me wonder whether I had to say bye-bye to my favorite dish.

Was it possible to make meatloaf vegan?

I figured out years ago that using lentils was a great way to make a vegan meatloaf. But now, thanks to brands like Impossible and Beyond Beef, you can use ground plant-based meat to make meatloaf taste as close to the real thing as possible.

This recipe is a game-changer!

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Key Ingredients

You can find the full printable recipe, including ingredient quantities, below. But first, here are some explanations of ingredients and steps to help you make this recipe perfect every time.

• Plant-Based Meat — You’ll need two 12-ounce packagesof Impossible Burger meat. You can buy it as ground, which works best for this recipe. You can also use Beyond Beef ground meat as well.
• Onion — We’ll add some chopped onion to the mix for flavor.
• Breadcrumbs— The secret ingredient to most any meatloaf is breadcrumbs. It’s part of what creates so much flavor and texture in every bite. I toasted 2 to 3 slices of whole wheat bread to keep this recipe full of fiber.
• Garlic — You’ll need 4 or 5garlic cloves for the best flavor.
• Tomato paste— You can substitute ketchup, but I prefer the savory flavor from tomato paste.
• Seasoning — We’ll add up to 2teaspoonsof Italian seasoning.
• Sauce — We’ll add a couple of tablespoons of Vegetarian Worcestershire sauce. You can substitute soy sauce.
• Black pepper — I prefer adding freshly ground black pepper, but you can substitute regular black pepper.
• Topping — To make that yummy topping, we’ll combine ketchup with ground nutmeg, liquid smoke, and brown sugar. Don’t have any liquid smoke handy? You can substitute BBQ sauce.

How to Make Impossible Meatloaf

1. Stir together impossible ground, onions, and bread crumbs in a large bowl.
2. Move this to one side of the bowl and stir the sauce ingredients in the other side of the bowl. Then stir the sauce in with the meatloaf mix.
3. Gently press the meatloaf into an oblong shape on a prepared pan.
4. Bake for roughly 40 minutes.
5. Combine the topping ingredients and spread over the meatloaf.
6. Bake for another 10 minutes.
7. Let the meatloaf cool slightly before serving. It will firm up as it cools.

Serving Meatloaf with Impossible Meat

You can serve this plant-based meatloaf like you would serve any other meatloaf. With your favorite side dishes! Serve this with your favorite side dishes such as:

• Vegan Mashed Potatoes
• Steamed Broccoli
• Easy Vegan Gravy
• Vegan Broccoli and Cheese Casserole
• Massaged Kale Salad
• Vegan Scalloped Potatoes
• Sandwich — Ready for a vegan meatloaf sandwich? Add meatloaf between two slices of bread and enjoy it as a sandwich. It’s best with a little egg-free mayo and some date-sweetened BBQ sauce on top.

Storage Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze leftovers in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Transfer to the fridge overnight to thaw, and then cook in a microwave until heated through (around 1 minute).

Vegan Main Meals

If you love this Impossible meat meatloaf recipe, here are more vegan main meal favorites to try:

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