Juicy meaty won’t fall apart meatloaf made with impossible burger that no one will believe is vegan!! THE BEST VEGAN MEATLOAF you’ll ever make!! 10 minutes prep time then baked to perfection! This delicious, easy recipe will blow your mind! You’ll fool the heartiest of meat eaters with this one!! Nut free, easily gluten free.
Ok everyone I have a doozy of a vegan meatloaf recipe for you!…
And there are no lentils, mushrooms, or chickpeas needed!
This is seriously the best and easiest meatloaf I have ever tasted vegan or not!! And it’s made with Impossible Burger! It really does taste like real classic hamburger meatloaf but it’s made with plants! Comfort food at it's finest! Says me!!
We just got impossible burger in at our local Safeway in Canada and I bought 10 packs because I was afraid they would run out- haha! Yes I am obsessed with this product!
I mean who knew vegan meat could taste so real!! I cannot wait to make more impossible burger recipes- vegan meatballs, tacos, meat sauce and so much more!
So if you miss your Mom's meatloaf and want to make an amazing vegan meal that will please and impress everyone, this meatloaf is your recipe! Meat eaters won’t have a clue that it’s vegan- Not kidding! And it makes a wonderful holiday main course for Thanksgiving, Christmas (October, November- December), Easter too in April!😊
Ingredients & substitutions for vegan meatloaf:
- Impossible Burger: this is the vegan ‘ground beef’. You can also use beyond meat, it was delicious too.
- Panko breadcrumbs and plant milk: mixed together this is the traditional way to add moisture to meatloaf. Sometimes onions are added but I felt they were not needed. Can substitute veggie stock or water for plant milk.
- Tomato paste: adds great flavour but you could easily swap it for ketchup or bbq sauce
- Vegan Worcestershire Sauce: adds amazing flavour and is traditional in most meatloafs just make sure it’s vegan before purchasing. Here is a link to two of my favourite brands HERE & HERE. Could sub Braggs, Tamari or soya sauce regular or lite. I like recipe best as written tough!
- Fresh garlic: a little goes a long way in this recipe but is so good!
- Herbs and spices: fresh parsley, garlic, thyme, granulated onion and salt and pepper
- Glaze: ketchup, brown sugar and apple cider vinegar. Can sub half bbq sauce in place of ketchup for bbq meatloaf. Or leave off and serve meatloaf with gravy or mushroom gravy!
- For gluten free: use gluten free Panko breadcrumbs
How to make the best vegan meatloaf:
For full recipe ingredients and instructions see recipe card below.
- Preheat oven to 400° Line a 9x13 casserole dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a small bowl mix together the breadcrumbs and vegan plant milk. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl add the rest of ingredients, Now add in the breadcrumb/milk mixture. Mix everything together well.
- Add the meatloaf mix on top of the parchment paper and form into a rectangular loaf shape. Bake uncovered for 35 minutes.
- While loaf is baking mix the ketchup, brown sugar and vinegar together in a bowl. This is the glaze.
- Remove loaf from oven. Spoon glaze evenly over the top and sides of loaf. Return to oven and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes. Place on cutting board Slice and enjoy! Perfect for thanksgiving or Christmas!
What to serve with vegan meatloaf:
- green Peas!!👍
- Simple green salad
- Vegan Mashed Potatoes (Instant Pot)
- Vegan Scalloped Potatoes
- The Best Vegan Stuffing Ever! (Easy Recipe) Best Vegan Macaroni Salad
- Garlic and Balsamic Roasted Mushrooms
- Best Vegan Mac and Cheese (Easy 20 Minute Recipe)
- Easy Vegan Mushroom Gravy! (GF & Oil Free Option)
- Easy Vegan Gravy – Seriously Good!
- Vegan Caesar Salad (Best Caesar Dressing
- Vegan Potato Salad
This meatloaf is:
- the best!
- juicy, meaty and amazing!
- delicious!
- vegan!
- perfect!
- so EASY!!
- sweet & savoury
- best comfort food
- lovely holiday main course
- perfect meal for any night of the week
Enjoy you guys! Happy Day! Please feel free to comment below and give this recipe a rating. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
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Want more meaty vegan main dish recipes? Check these out:
- Best Vegan Steak Recipe (Seitan)
- Crazy Good Vegan Shepherd’s Pie Recipe! (AKA Cottage Pie)
- Vegan Turkey Recipe (Seitan)
- Vegetarian Salsbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy (Meatball version)
Best Vegan Meatloaf Recipe! (Impossible Burger)
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 Servings 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Juicy meaty won’t fall apart meatloaf made with impossible burger that no one will believe is vegan!! THE BEST VEGAN MEATLOAF YOU'LL EVER MAKE!! 10 minutes prep time then baked to perfection! This delicious, easy recipe will blow your mind! You’ll fool the heartiest of meat eaters! Nut free, easily gluten free.
Ingredients
For meatloaf:
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs*
- ¼ cup unsweetened vegan plant milk*
- 2 packages (12 oz each) Impossible burger, or beyond beef, if frozen defrost in fridge overnight*
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste*
- 2 tablespoons vegan worcestershire sauce*, I like Wizard's or Annie's
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, packed
- 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 and ½ teaspoons granulated onion
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- pinch of black pepper
For the glaze:
- ⅓ cup ketchup*
- 1 and ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar, packed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° Line a 9x13 casserole dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a small bowl mix together the breadcrumbs and vegan plant milk. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl add the rest of ingredients, Now add in the breadcrumb/milk mixture. Mix everything together well.
- Add the meatloaf mix on top of the parchment paper and form into a rectangular loaf shape. Bake uncovered for 35 minutes.
- While loaf is baking mix the ketchup, brown sugar and vinegar together in a bowl. This is the glaze.
- Remove loaf from oven. Spoon glaze evenly over the top and sides of loaf. Return to oven and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes. Place on cutting board. Slice and enjoy! Serve with mashed potatoes, peas and a simple green salad! Mushroom gravy is great also! Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner too! For more serving suggestions and step by step photos see above post🔼
Notes
- To store and freeze: will keep covered in fridge for 4-5 days and freezes well.
- Vegan meat: can substitute beyond ground beef, tasty but greasy so drain well before slicing.
- Plant milk: can substitute veggie stock or water for plant milk. No beef bouillon is always great!!
- Tomato paste: you could easily swap it for ketchup or bbq sauce
- Vegan Worcestershire Sauce: could substitute Braggs, Tamari or soya sauce regular or lite. I like recipe best as written tough!
- Glaze: can substitute half the ketchup for bbq sauce for bbq meatloaf.
- For gluten free: use gluten free Panko breadcrumbs
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Mains, Gluten Free, Vegan Holiday Recipes
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American, Canadian,
Julia says
Our new Sunday dinner favorite. Very delicious and could fool anyone. There wasn't one meat crumb left! Thank you for a very enjoyable vegan meal
Verna says
You are so welcome so happy you enjoyed it!
Fran says
Really enjoyed this recipe. Tasted remarkably like the real thing! I didn't even tell my family until half way through dinner it was meat free meatloaf. They didn't care and said they'd eat it every week. So thank you cutting back on red meat will be so much easier with amazing recipes like this one.
Verna says
Wonderful! thank you so much for your kind words
sharon Pults says
should there be an egg in it? Can I make in a loaf pan and how long should it bake...also what temp should it be when done
Verna says
Hi Sharon, No there is no egg, this is a vegan recipe. I'm sure it would be fine in a loaf pan, I recommend making recipe as is written though for best results. 50 minutes is plenty of time for meatloaf to be thoroughly cooked. Enjoy it!
sharon says
Hi Thank you for your response....I forgot to ask you about the tomato based glaze....what else can I use in place of this...daughter is allergic to tomatoes
Verna says
Hi Sharon, you could just omit it and serve with gravy or puree some jarred roasted red peppers in place of ketchup (have-not tried this) Have a great day!
Jolene says
This was perfect! Reminds me of my mother's meatloaf but without meat, of course. Thank you so much for your blog.
Verna says
What a nice compliment thank you Jolene you made my day. I'm so happy you enjoyed it!
Kelley says
Have made this numerous times and it’s fantastic!
Sometimes I put half the mix in a loaf pan, then add Miyoko’s vegan mozzarella in a strip down the middle and cover with the other half of the meat loaf mix, baked the same. Delicious!!!!
Verna says
Thanks so much Kelly thrilled you love it and love the cheese addition that sounds fabulous!! Feel free to add a star rating xo
Tracy Berg says
We made this vegan meatloaf for a famiy reunion this past week and also provided a carnivore version as everyone in the family are meat eaters except me: unanimously, everyone loved the vegan version and it was completely devoured by all! It was requested we make two vegan meatloaves next year for the same gathering and skip the real meat version all together. Thank you for this wonderful recipe! (we are actually making it again tonight for dinner!)
Verna says
Oh wow!! thank you so much Tracy. Thrilled you all enjoyed it You totally made my day!
Melanie says
I have made this recipe many many times as is with no variations. It is excellent! I highly recommend it.
Verna says
Thank you so much Melanie! You made my day!!
Anne says
Can you grill this??
Verna says
Hi Anne, I have not tried grilling the meatloaf. I imagine you could grill it over indirect heat on a couple pieces of tin foil. Have a wonderful day!
Janet Plaisier says
Hi Sheila,
This was delicious and I’m making it again for my vegan stepson and family. I’d like to put it together today, partially cook, drain, then finish cooking tomorrow when they arrive. What do you think?
Jan
Verna says
Haven't tried to pre cook meatloaf but I bet it would be fine! and I'm thrilled you enjoyed it the first time around!!
enjoy your visit😊
Marty says
Love faux meat loaf made with either of the "ground beef" you mentioned. However being from the South and trying to stay close to Mama's style, I use one package of the burger and a role of faux sausage. I make brown sugar meatloaf and you are right, it's hard to tell the difference. Thank you for sharing cuz it helps folks that are trying to live a better life style without hurting animals to do so. Best wishes and look forward to more suggestions.
Verna says
Thanks so much for your feedback, glad you enjoyed the recipe. Happy day to you Marty!
Vivian says
Wow, this was so good! My family enjoyed this so much. Thank you!
Verna says
thank you!
Francis says
Made your meatloaf yesterday served with scalloped potatoes. Wow what an amazing meal it was! Thank you for a great recipe
Verna says
thanks so much!
Lisa says
Fabulous!! Meat head hubby loves it! Added chopped onions to make it like my moms. Yummy Thank you!
Verna says
Thanks so much Lisa! I'm thrilled you both enjoyed it. My Mom always added onions too!
Sheila K says
I was wondering how this is when cold, for sandwiches, does it stay together and slice well for that?
Verna says
Hi Sheila, Yes it will work fine. Only with impossible burger though not beyond meat. I do prefer the taste and texture when heated. Hope that helps (I enjoy beyond meat but has weird texture when cold)
Amy says
When I used to make regular meatloaf, I would make two and freeze one before baking. Is that possible with this? Can you refreeze impossible meat? Thanks.
Verna says
here is a link for you https://faq.impossiblefoods.com/hc/en-ca/articles/360036138473-How-should-I-store-it-