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Tex-Mex Slow Cooker Turkey Meatloaf

A Tex-Mex turkey meatloaf made in the slow cooker with peppers, onion and cheddar, then topped with fresh tomato salsa instead of a ketchup glaze.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes

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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keyword: Crockpot turkey meatloaf
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 221kcal
Author: Anne Lawton

Tex-Mex Slow Cooker Turkey Meatloaf

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Ingredients

  • Olive Oil or Cooking Spray
  • 1 Pound Ground Turkey
  • 3/4 Cup Bell Pepper Chopped
  • 3/4 Cup Chopped Onion
  • 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon Cilantro Chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded divided: 1/4 cup for the loaf and 1/4 cup for the topping.
  • 1 Cup Diced Tomatoes Fresh or low-sodium canned
  • 1 Jalapeño Pepper Chopped
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Instructions

  • Prepare the ingredients: Chop the peppers, onions, cilantro and tomatoes if you are using fresh. Measure the chili powder and ground cumin; shred the cheese. Coat a slow cooker with olive oil or avocado oil spray.
  • Make a quick salsa: In a small bowl, mix the diced tomatoes, half of the onions, cilantro and the chopped jalapeño pepper together and set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl combine the turkey, bell peppers, the remaining onions and 1/4 cup of salsa, chili powder, ground cumin and 1/4 cup of cheese together. Form the meat mixture into a small loaf.
  • Carefully place the loaf into a prepared slow cooker. Set the heat to low and cook for 4 hours or until the internal temperature has reached at least 165 degrees F.
  • Once the meatloaf is cooked, pour the remaining salsa mixture over the top of the meatloaf and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese. Cover for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt.

Notes

 
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Nutrition

Serving: 0.25pound turkey | Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 611mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1754IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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