Beyond Meat Meatloaf

Name: Beyond Meat Meatloaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 115 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons flax meal; 6 tablespoons water; ½ cup plant-based milk; ½ cup breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 medium red onion (finely diced); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 2 pounds plant-based ground beef (two 16-ounce packages); 1 tablespoon ketchup; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup ketchup; 1 tablespoon chili powder; ¼ cup yellow mustard; 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Modified: Oct 28, 2026 · Published: Aug 28, 2023 by Toni · This post may contain affiliate links · 37 Comments

This Beyond Meat meatloaf is juicy, tender, and baked under a sweet and tangy ketchup glaze. Made with Beyond Beef, a flax egg, and simple pantry seasonings, it slices beautifully and tastes like the classic meatloaf so many of us grew up with. It's my favorite vegan main for family dinners, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, especially next to a big scoop of Instant Pot garlic mashed potatoes and vegan mushroom gravy!

Glazed Beyond Meat meatloaf garnished with parsley, with thick slices cut in front.

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What Makes This Beyond Meat Meatloaf So Good
Beyond Meat Meatloaf Ingredients
Ideas I Haven't Tried Yet
How to Make Beyond Meat Meatloaf
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What to Serve with Beyond Meat Meatloaf
Storage and Make Ahead
Vegan Meatloaf FAQs
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Beyond Meat Meatloaf

What Makes This Beyond Meat Meatloaf So Good

Tastes like the classic: Beyond Beef gives this vegan meatloaf a hearty, meaty texture that holds together in clean slices.
Sweet and tangy glaze: Ketchup, mustard, chili powder, and a little brown sugar, broiled at the end until it's sticky and caramelized.
Egg-free and dairy-free: A flax egg and plant-based milk do all the binding.
Simple pantry ingredients: Breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, and fresh parsley.
Holiday-ready: It's a crowd-pleasing centerpiece for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and the leftovers make great sandwiches.

Beyond Meat Meatloaf Ingredients

You'll find the exact amounts in the recipe card below.

Labeled ingredients for Beyond Meat meatloaf, including two packages of Beyond Beef, flax meal, breadcrumbs, plant-based milk, red onion, garlic, ketchup, mustard, spices, and fresh parsley.

Beyond Beef: Two 1-pound packages of Beyond Beef plant-based ground give the meatloaf its meaty texture.
Flax meal and water: Stirred together, they make a flax egg that helps bind the loaf.
Plant-based milk and breadcrumbs: Soaked together with the flax egg, they keep the meatloaf moist and tender.
Red onion and garlic: Sauteed first so they're soft and sweet in every slice.
Ketchup and mustard: A tablespoon of each in the loaf adds tang.
Seasonings: Smoked paprika, dried oregano, fresh parsley, and salt.
Glaze: Ketchup, mustard, chili powder, and brown sugar.

I haven't tried this yet, but slightly ground oats, almond flour, or chickpea flour may also work instead of breadcrumbs. The amount needed can vary because they absorb liquid differently.

Ideas I Haven't Tried Yet

These all sound delicious to me, but I haven't made them yet, so think of them as ideas to play with. If you try one, please let me know how it turned out in the comments!

Liquid smoke: A splash adds a subtle smoky flavor.
Nutritional yeast: A small amount adds savory, nutty depth.
More veggies: Stir in 1 to 2 cups of finely diced and sauteed bell pepper, shredded carrot, or celery, or some corn or peas.
BBQ sauce glaze: Swap some or all of the ketchup in the glaze for your favorite BBQ sauce.
Maple glaze: Use maple syrup in place of the brown sugar for a maple-sweetened glaze.

How to Make Beyond Meat Meatloaf

Flax meal, plant-based milk, and breadcrumbs being whisked together in a white bowl.

Step 1: Soak the breadcrumbs. In a small bowl, stir together the flax meal and water and let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken. In a medium bowl, combine the flax egg, plant-based milk, and breadcrumbs, and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes.

Diced red onion and minced garlic sauteing in oil in a cast iron skillet.

Step 2: Saute the onion and garlic. Heat the olive oil in a small pan over medium-high heat and saute the onion and garlic for about 3 minutes, until fragrant. Let them cool completely.

Beyond Meat meatloaf mixture with flecks of parsley, mixed together in a white bowl.

Step 3: Mix the meatloaf. Add the Beyond Beef, cooled onion and garlic, ketchup, mustard, smoked paprika, oregano, parsley, and salt to the breadcrumb mixture. Mix until well combined.

Vegan meatloaf mixture pressed into a parchment-lined loaf pan.

Step 4: Press it into the pan. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Line an 8x4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides, and press the mixture in firmly.

Loaf pan covered tightly with aluminum foil before baking.

Step 5: Cover and bake. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes.

Orange ketchup and mustard glaze stirred together in a white bowl with a spoon.

Step 6: Make the glaze. While the meatloaf bakes, stir together the ketchup, chili powder, mustard, and brown sugar.

Ketchup glaze spread over the baked vegan meatloaf in the parchment-lined pan.

Step 7: Glaze and bake again. Carefully remove the foil, spread half of the glaze over the meatloaf, and bake uncovered for 30 more minutes.

Glazed Beyond Meat meatloaf after broiling, still in its parchment-lined pan.

Step 8: Broil and rest. Spread the rest of the glaze over the top and broil for 2 to 4 minutes. Let it rest for 15 minutes, then lift it out with the parchment, slice, and serve.

Leave a parchment overhang so you can lift the meatloaf out of the pan easily. You can also pulse the loaf ingredients together in a food processor instead of mixing by hand.

Toni's Recipe Tips

Pack it firmly: Press the mixture tightly into the loaf pan so it holds its shape when you slice it.
Let it rest: Give it the full 15 minutes after baking. It firms up as it cools, which makes slicing much easier.
Adjust the liquid for swaps: If you change the breadcrumbs or other ingredients, the moisture can change, so add more or less plant-based milk as needed.
Watch the broiler: Broilers vary, so check the glaze after 2 minutes.

Beyond Meat meatloaf with a slice cut, garnished with parsley, next to plates and forks.

What to Serve with Beyond Meat Meatloaf

This vegan meatloaf is a must on my Thanksgiving and Christmas table, and it's just as good for Sunday dinner. Serve it with:

Potatoes: Instant Pot garlic mashed potatoes or vegan scalloped potatoes
Gravy: Vegan mushroom gravy, easy vegan gravy, or creamy vegan sausage gravy
Holiday sides: Easy vegan stuffing, dairy-free green bean casserole, and vegan candied yams with marshmallows
Veggies: Brown sugar green beans, maple glazed Brussels sprouts, or garlic herb oven roasted vegetables
Bread: Cornbread or a warm dinner roll, like these fluffy vegan dinner rolls

Leftovers are great in sandwiches and wraps, or crumbled into pasta sauce or tacos (like these vegan chorizo tacos).

Storage and Make Ahead

Make ahead: I haven't tried this yet, but you should be able to press the meatloaf mixture into the lined loaf pan, cover it tightly, and refrigerate it for up to 1 day before baking. Let it sit out for about 30 minutes while the oven preheats, and it may need a few extra minutes to bake through.

Store: Let the meatloaf cool, then keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

Freeze: I haven't tested freezing this meatloaf yet, so I recommend enjoying it within 3 to 4 days.

Reheat: Warm slices in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) until heated through, in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes, or in a pan with a little oil.

Overhead view of glazed Beyond Meat meatloaf cut into thick slices with a knife beside it.

Vegan Meatloaf FAQs

Should I cover the meatloaf while it bakes?

Yes, for the first 60 minutes. The foil keeps it moist while it cooks through. Then uncover it, add the glaze, and bake for 30 more minutes so the glaze sets before a quick broil.

How do I keep vegan meatloaf from falling apart?

Let the flax egg and breadcrumbs soak so they can bind, press the mixture firmly into the pan, and let the baked meatloaf rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Lifting it out with the parchment overhang helps, too.

Can I use Impossible or another plant-based ground instead of Beyond Meat?

Yes! Impossible or another plant-based ground beef works too. The flavor and texture will be a little different from Beyond Beef.

Is this Beyond Meat meatloaf gluten-free?

Beyond Beef itself doesn't contain gluten, but regular breadcrumbs do, so this meatloaf isn't gluten-free as written. I haven't tested it with gluten-free breadcrumbs yet.

Can I bake it on a baking sheet?

If you don't have a loaf pan, you can shape the mixture into a loaf on a lined baking sheet.

Can I make Beyond Meat meatloaf ahead of time?

I haven't tried it yet, but it should work. Press the mixture into the lined loaf pan, cover it tightly, and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Let it sit out for about 30 minutes before baking, and add a few extra minutes if needed.

Can I freeze Beyond Meat meatloaf?

I haven't tested freezing this one yet, so I recommend enjoying it within 3 to 4 days.

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