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,
Jessica says
I never comment on recipes but I had to on this one! This is such a delicious comfort recipe and it’s so easy to make. I’m just getting into learning how to cook and it was simple enough for me to make, which I really appreciated. I added in a diced yellow onion, a few cloves of garlic and some portobello mushroom powder (for umami) to the “meat” mix and it came out amazing! Thanks so much for this recipe, it’s a keeper!
Christine says
I’m about to do that thing where I say this was great but list all the changes I made… but I think others might find it helpful so I wanted to share!
Instead of using all impossible meat, I used one package of impossible and partially mashed lentils (one cup dry). I also added about 1.5 tbsp of ground flax seeds to help keep it together. Lastly, I wanted some added veg so I sautéed half an onion, one diced carrot, one diced celery stick, and 1/4 of a diced red bell pepper before adding to the mix.
Just thought this was a good way to make this a bit healthier and also cheaper! Left everything else the same. Was a great dinner!
Gail says
This was delicious. So happy I found your website.
Thank You
Jensie says
I mixed 85/15 turkey and it was delicious! Family loved it, thank you!
rita says
So tasty !
Verna Rindler says
thank you so much!
Emily says
I will definitely be making this again. Wow was it ever tasty. Thank you so much!
Verna says
You are so welcome! Thanks for the feedback 🙂
Deana says
Great flavor. It does take longer than 30-35 min. to bake....more like 45min to 55min., fyi.
Sharon says
this was freaking delicious!
Verna says
Thank you!
Celia says
This was sooooo good!!
Verna says
Thank you so much! 🙂 glad you enjoyed it.
Colleen says
I had to just say how absolutely delicious this was! Not to mention so simple. I’m always thrilled when my family wholeheartedly enjoys a meal and eats with great enthusiasm. Thanks for sharing!
Verna says
Happy to hear this thank you for the wonderful feedback glad it was enjoyed by all 🙂
Leslie says
I added some chorizo, finely diced carrots, celery and onions and it’s so delicious
Verna says
Sounds fabulous Leslie love the additions. So happy you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks for your review -super helpful, feel free to leave a star rating... 🙂
Krystal says
This was delicious, thank you! I’ve tried many vegan meatloaf recipes over the years and this one far outshines all the others! My family really enjoyed and my husband even commented that we should invite his sister over (she claims that she is not a fan of vegan food) and make this for her because there is no way anyone could complain about this meal! I did not use the glaze, but made gravy using “Better Than Boullion No-Beef Base”, mashed potatoes, and green beans.
Verna says
What a wonderful review thank you so much Krystal! I am so happy you all enjoyed the meatloaf and I'm sure your sister-in-law will too. Happy day to you! P.S. next time try the glaze it's really tasty 🙂
Shauna says
Do you think I can make the loaf ahead of time, freeze it, then saw and bake it? I've made your recipe before and it's amazing. Just wondering if I can prep it over the weekend and freeze to bake it in a week or two.
Verna says
Hi Shauna I have not tried freezing the whole meatloaf uncooked but I'm sure it would work. Let me know how it goes for you if you try it 🙂
Corbin G says
This made for an amazing meal thank you!
Verna says
You're so welcome! Happy you enjoyed the meatloaf, thanks for leaving a review!
Lauren says
Hi Verna If using beyond meat to make the meatloaf does the cooking time remain the same?
Verna says
Yes the cooking time is the same if using beyond beef to make the meatloaf. Hope that helps enjoy!
Toni Wolf says
So easy to make with nothing fancy, this meatloaf is just wonderful!
Verna says
Glad you enjoyed the meatloaf Toni! Thank you so much for your review! 🙂
Allie says
This was excellent and easily adaptable to your own taste. Thank you!
Verna says
Awesome!! thanks for your feedback!