Skinny Slow Cooker – Turkey Loaf
We love cooking traditional, comfort foods in the slow cooker. Turkey loaf is one of those comfort foods that cooks perfectly in the slow-cooker, and even browns up nicely.
Yields: 6 | Serving size: 1/6 recipe | Calories: 184 | Previous Points: 3 | Points Plus: 5 | Total Fat: 4 g | Saturated Fats: 1 g | Trans Fats: 0 g | Cholesterol: 74 mg | Sodium: 294 mg | Carbohydrates: 20 g | Dietary fiber:3 g | Sugars: 11 g | Protein: 18 g
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey (about 93% lean), chicken or ground beef will also work
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/2 cup diced sweet red bell pepper
- 1 cup whole grain bread crumbs, whole wheat panko will also work
- Kosher or sea salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/3 cup barbecue sauce or tomato juice (recommend without refined sugar)
- 1/3 ketchup
Directions
In a large bowl combine all the above ingredients, except ketchup, and mix well. Lightly spray the bottom and sides of the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Shape mixture into a loaf and place in the slow cooker. You may need to reshape, just a bit, after placing in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours. Add ketchup to the top about 30 minutes before the end of cooking time. 5 - 7 quart slow-cooker recommended.
Leave a comment below and share your favorite slow-cooker comfort food.
Tip: For simple removal from the slow cooker, tear two pieces of aluminum foil, about 3-4”, fold in half lengthwise and place crisscross underneath the meatloaf prior cooking.
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yay! I gotta try this, we love meatloaf in this house!!
Eat.Style.Play….Would love to get your feedback!
This was really dry and bland. Probably needs a ranch seasoning packet.
What do you think it needs? Tomato sauce? I am going to fix this today and was just wondering. Thanks
This recipe did not turn out well for me…..when I came home from work it was very dried out after 6 hrs on low.
Jen, Oh my…ours turned out great. Slow cookers seem to all cook differently.
The turkey meatloaf was very good. My husband even liked it and he doesn't like regular meatloaf
Very good!!! I used 96/4 Hamburger and added a bit of tomato sauce for moisture. I cooked it on low for 5 hours and it was cooked to perfection and moist! My 13 year old loved it but requested more onions next time! Will make this again for sure!
Thank you so much! We're thrilled you and your 13 year old enjoyed!!!
Anyone know if quinoa can be used instead of bread crumbs or panko? Also, I don't like red pepper (or any type of bell pepper), is there a good substitute?
Wendy, Quinoa would be a nice substitute. You could sub some type of pepper for the bell pepper.
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This was our dinner tonight. My husband and I loved it. I added a little extra Cayenne for him, but was still tame enough for me. He added a little Low Fat Sour Cream….very yummy. Will be making this one over and over again.
Carla, Thank you so much for letting us know. I like the idea of adding the low fat sour cream…good tip!
If cooking on high how long should I have it in there?
Approximately 3-4 hours on high.