Ingredients:
1 (21 ounce) package ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus (divided)
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions:
Press a 24-inch long
piece of nonstick aluminum foil into an oval slow cooker bowl, with
nonstick side facing up, so that it is flush with bowl
and ends hang out over sides.
In a large bowl,
gently stir together turkey, onion, green pepper, egg, garlic, 1/2 cup
tomato sauce, bread crumbs, 1/3 cup cheese, 1 teaspoon
Italian seasoning, garlic salt and black pepper.Place meatloaf mixture
in slow cooker and form into a 9 x 5-inch log. Cover and cook on HIGH
2-1/2 hours or on LOW 4-1/2 hours or until internal temperature
registers 160° on an instant read thermometer.
About 30 minutes
before cooking is complete, place remaining 1/4 cup tomato sauce in a
small bowl and stir in remaining 2 tablespoons Parmean
cheese and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Pour tomato sauce mixture over
meatloaf; cover and continue to cook another 30 minutes.
Carefully lift
meatloaf out of slow cooker using foil cradle and place on a cutting
board. Using two long offset spatulas, carefully lift meatloaf
off of foil and place on serving dish. Discard foil and any liquid and
serve immediately.
