Turkey Burgers have become a favorite for Dale and me in recent years.Like a traditional beef burger, there are so many ways to fix them and zhuzh up the flavor!
I found a recipe for Turkey Burgers with Apples and Gruyère on Skinny Taste’s site, and was sure that the combination of flavors would be delicious. I was not wrong!
I served it without a bun, so my daughter told me it was technically not a “burger,” it was a patty! Whatever you want to call it, you can be sure that with or without a bun, this is a fantastic meal!
I’m not one of those who enjoys following the Monday meatloaf,Taco Tuesday kind of menu, but we do have Mexican frequently. When I weary of tacos, I like to make a dish of something Mexican.
I recently came across this Southerwestern Casserole that was so scrumptious! It could be served as a casserole, or even a dip, served with scooping chips. This came together quickly, and it made a LOT. As a matter of fact, I put half in the freezer before baking. The other half serve the two of us for supper and a couple lunches! If you like Mexican flavors, you will love this casserole filled with ground turkey, veggies, and beans.
On busy days when you don’t even have time to throw something in the crock pot in the morning, there is a way to a enjoy a delicious dinner within an hour and with minimal effort. Have you ever made a Foil Packet Dinner? The varieties are endless – ground beef, turkey or chicken, kielbasa or fish and the veggies of your liking.
Last week Dale and I went away for some study/prep time and I needed a supper meal that would come together without much fuss. That’s when I decided on a Foil Packet Dinner. It took me about 10 minutes to prep and 45 minutes to bake. There was lots of pay-off for such minimal effort! This was delicious!
About two weeks ago, I posted a little video on Instagram of lunch being made. I fixed a Turkey Sloppy Joe that day. It’s such a great midday meal! I found this healthy and hearty Sloppy Joe recipe on the Weight Watchers site. It makes a lot, so I know I have many servings ready! This is great for fixing for a group, or just your family’s weekly lunchtime. Don’t let “Weight Watchers” make you leery! This is simply lower in calories because it’s made with ground turkey. The flavors are incredible!
My husband loves Cracker Barrel’s meatloaf and with good reason – it’s delicious! However, it’s also high in calories. Because we’ve both been trying to eat more healthy, and are avoiding those high cal Cracker Barrel entrees, I looked for a meatloaf recipe using ground Turkey. That was when I came upon this gem – BBQ Glazed Turkey Meatloaf that turned out to be FANTASTIC and also cooked in the crock pot! What? Meatloaf in the crock pot? You talk about easy! This recipe is a winner all the way around!! Take a peek!
Clean-up was a cinch! Pull the foil out of the bottom of the crock pot and wipe it out! Ta-da! Friends, this recipe is for you if you’re looking for:
Delicious
Healthy
Easy to make
Easy to clean up
A friend of mine told me she steers away from ground poultry because it just doesn’t seem right! Well, I understand, but you need to give it a try! It’s so good, and so much better for you! Now for the recipe!
BBQ Glazed Turkey Meatloaf
1 1/4 pound ground turkey 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs 1/4 Cup shredded Mexican style shredded cheese 1/4 cup minced onion 1 large egg, beaten 1 tsp Dried oregano 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2 Tbl ketchup 2 tsp light brown sugar 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp spicy brown mustard (I used Dijon)
1. Fold a 24-inch length of foil in half lengthwise. Fit into the bottom and up the sides of a 5-6 quart slow-cooker.
2. Put the turkey, bread crumbs, cheese, onion, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; mix with hands 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, 3–4 hours on high or 6–8 hours on low.
4. Combine the ketchup, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard in a small bowl. 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.
This meal was absolutely delicious! My husband isn’t pining away for his Cracker Barrel meatloaf anymore!
I made this meal for our Sunday dinner and it was so great that it was ready when we got home from church! I mixed up the meatloaf the night before, then popped it into the crock pot before we headed out the door. What a great meal when you need something savory and have time to let the crock pot do the work!
Do you eat ground poultry? If not, I really hope you’ll get some turkey and try this recipe! I believe it will convert you!
