Frugal -4 Ingredient Stove Top Meatloaf

Posted on July 7, 2026

This 4 Ingredient Stove Top Meatloaf is the ultimate weeknight dinner shortcut that doesn't sacrifice any flavor. Using Stove Top Stuffing as the binder, you get a perfectly moist and seasoned meatloaf every single time. It's hearty, satisfying, and comes together with almost zero effort!

Frugal Dinner

Ingredients

1 Egg

1 Box Stove Top Stuffing

1 Cup Water

1 Lb Ground Turkey

Instructions

1

Beat together the egg and 1 cup of water in a bowl.

2

Mix both the ground turkey and Stove Top into the water and egg mixture.

3

Spray a bread pan loaf

4

Smash the meat mixture into your loaf pan

5

Mix all four ingredients together in a bowl. (I did the egg and water then mixed in the other two ingredients)

6

Put the meat mixture into the sprayed loaf pan and smash it down.

7

Bake for about 35 minutes

Key Points About Ingredients:

• Stove Top Stuffing acts as both the binder and seasoning, eliminating the need for breadcrumbs, onions, and spices separately.
• Ground turkey keeps this meatloaf lighter than traditional beef versions while still delivering satisfying protein.
• The egg and water mixture ensures the loaf stays moist and holds together perfectly when sliced.
• Using a pre-seasoned stuffing mix means consistent flavor every single time you make this recipe.

Key Nutritional Insights:

• Ground turkey is a lean protein source providing roughly 22g of protein per serving to support muscle health.
• Stove Top Stuffing adds a moderate amount of sodium, so those watching salt intake may want to pair this with low-sodium sides.
• This meatloaf is relatively lower in saturated fat compared to traditional beef meatloaf, making it a heart-friendlier option.
• Each serving provides a good source of B vitamins, particularly B3 and B6, thanks to the ground turkey.

• Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size1
• Amount per serving
• Calories210
• Standard DV% Daily Value*
• Total Fat7 g72 g9.72%
• Saturated Fat2 g20 g10%
• Trans Fat0 g
• Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
• Monounsaturated Fat2.5 g
• Cholesterol95 mg300 mg31.67%
• Sodium620 mg2300 mg26.96%
• Total Carbohydrate16 g275 g5.82%
• Dietary Fiber1 g28 g3.57%
• Total Sugars2 g
• Added Sugars1 g50 g2%
• Sugar Alcohal0 g
• Protein19 g50 g38%
• Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)8 mcg20 mcg40%
• Calcium40 mg1300 mg3.08%
• Iron2 mg18 mg11.11%
• Potassium280 mg4700 mg5.96%
• Vitamin A120 mcg900 mcg13.33%
• Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)0 mg90 mg0%
• Vitamin E (Tocopherol)0.5 mg15 mg3.33%
• Vitamin K4 mcg120 mcg3.33%
• Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.2 mg1.2 mg16.67%
• Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.18 mg1.3 mg13.85%
• Vitamin B3 (Niacin)6 mg16 mg37.5%
• Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.55 mg1.7 mg32.35%
• Folate18 mcg400 mcg4.5%
• Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)0.6 mcg2.4 mcg25%
• Biotin5 mcg30 mcg16.67%
• Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.9 mg5 mg18%
• Choline95 mg550 mg17.27%
• Phosphorus210 mg1250 mg16.8%
• Iodine6 mcg150 mcg4%
• Magnesium28 mg420 mg6.67%
• Zinc2.4 mg11 mg21.82%
• Selenium22 mcg55 mcg40%
• Copper0.08 mg0.9 mg8.89%
• Manganese0.3 mg2.3 mg13.04%
• Chromium4 mcg35 mcg11.43%
• Molybdenum8 mcg45 mcg17.78%
• Chloride380 mg2300 mg16.52%
• * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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