Barbecue-Glazed Turkey Meatloaf
4
Points®
Total time: 4 hr 40 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 4 hr 30 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
Meatloaf is a comfort food classic, and this slow cooker version is as delicious as any cooked in the oven. Mixed with herbs and seasonings, the ground meat is bound with cheese, breadcrumbs, and a whole egg, which help the loaf hold its shape. The slow, moist heat that this slow cooker method provides keeps the lean ground turkey moist and juicy while all the flavors come together. A sweet-and-savory glaze brushed over the meat for the last part of cooking adds more flavor and that characteristic, rich color you expect. Leftovers are surprisingly delicious served cold, but also make a great taco filling when crumbled or can be woven into soups and quiche.
Ingredients
Uncooked extra lean ground turkey breast
1.25 pound(s)
Dried plain breadcrumbs
0.333 cup(s)
Shredded reduced fat Mexican-style cheese blend
0.25 cup(s)
Onion
0.25 cup(s), chopped
Egg
1 large egg(s)
Dried oregano
1 tsp
Table salt
0.25 tsp
Black pepper
0.25 tsp
Ketchup
2 Tbsp
Packed light brown sugar
2 tsp
Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp
Mustard
1 tsp
Instructions
1
Fold a 24-inch length of foil in half lengthwise. Fit into the bottom and up the sides of a 5 to 6-quart slow cooker insert.
2
Put the turkey, bread crumbs, cheese, onion, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; using you hands, mix until well combined. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place on the foil in the slow cooker.
3
Cover the slow cooker and cook until the meatloaf juices run clear or an instant read thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf registers 165°F, 3 to 4 hours on high or 6 to 8 hours on low.
4
In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Spoon the mixture over the meatloaf, spreading it smooth. Cover the slow cooker and cook until the glaze is heated through, about 30 minutes longer. With the help of the foil, lift the meatloaf from the slow cooker and transfer to a platter. Discard foil and cut the meatloaf into 6 slices. Yields 1 slice meatloaf per serving.
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