Turkey–Bell Pepper Meat Loaf
3
Points®
Total time: 3 hr 10 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 3 hr • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
Yes, slow cooker meat loaf is a thing! We tried it and loved the juicy results. Opt for 7 percent lean ground turkey (instead of ground turkey breast) for the best texture.
Ingredients
Cooking spray
2 spray(s)
Uncooked 93% lean ground turkey
1½ pound(s), (7% fat or less)
Bell pepper
1 item(s), medium, green variety, chopped
Uncooked onion
1 medium, chopped
Egg
1 large egg(s)
Ketchup
¾ cup(s)
Seasoned breadcrumbs
½ cup(s), Italian-seasoned variety
Mustard
1 Tbsp, yellow variety
Table salt
¼ tsp
Black pepper
¼ tsp
Fresh oregano
2 Tbsp
Fresh parsley
2 Tbsp, chopped
Instructions
1
Cover wire rack small enough to fit into 5- or 6-quart slow cooker with foil and spray with nonstick spray.
2
Stir together turkey, bell pepper, onion, egg, 1/4 cup ketchup, bread crumbs, mustard, salt, and black pepper in large bowl until mixed well but not overmixed. Place turkey mixture on prepared rack. With damp hands, shape into 5 x 9-inch loaf.
3
Place meat loaf with rack in slow cooker. Spread remaining 1/2 cup ketchup over top of loaf. Cover and cook until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of loaf registers 160°F, 3-4 hours on High or 6-8 hours on Low. Transfer meat loaf to cutting board and let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with oregano leaves and chopped parsley. Cut into 6 thick slices.
4
Per serving: 1 slice
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