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    Published: Jun 26, 2020 · Modified: Sep 29, 2021 · By Susan

    Lazy Slow Cooker Greek Turkey Meatloaf

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    Crockpot Turkey meatloaf is a delicious and lighter version of a classic favorite. Feta cheese and sun dried tomatoes add the perfect balance to this delicious ground turkey dish!

    Close up the finished dish with some chopped parsley and a dollop of sun dried tomato pest

    There is no denying that meatloaf is a timeless classic. There is also no denying that it can be a heavy meal. This version uses ground turkey to lighten things up a bit and then add some traditionally Greek flavors for a unique and lovable twist.

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    • How To Make Turkey Meatloaf
    • 🍽Serving suggestions
    • 😉Hints and Hacks
    • 📖 Recipe

    How To Make Turkey Meatloaf

    Substituting Ground Turkey for Ground Beef

    Although ground turkey is often a suggested sub for ground beef, they are not exactly the same. Turkey contains less natural fat and as a result, can dry out faster. To compensate for this, try to use darker ground turkey (thighs and legs) rather than the leaner ground white turkey meat (breasts) where possible.

    When cooking, pay more attention to the internal temperature of your dish. Turkey is considered safe to eat when it reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF

    Close up of cooked meatloaf in corckpot

    Assembling

    To make this easy meatloaf recipe, you will need:

    • ground turkey
    • fresh parsley
    • minced garlic
    • eggs
    • bread crumbs of choice (for gluten-free, try crushed Chex cereal)
    • feta cheese
    • diced sun-dried tomatoes
    • ground black pepper

    To keep things as lazy as possible, add all ingredients directly into the slow cooker and mix. I highly suggest mixing with your hand for this one.

    NOTE: To avoid having to touch raw turkey, I use FDA-approved disposable gloves.

    Once all ingredients are well mixed, pat down into the slow cooker, cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours or until the centermost part of the meatloaf reaches 165ºF. This is one dish that should not be left on warm for extended periods of time as it will dry out.

    All real Greek turkey meatloaf ingredients in slow cooker before mixing

    🍽Serving suggestions

    Turkey meatloaf goes really well with all of the side dishes and toppings that you would serve with traditional meatloaf. Sides of coleslaw, corn on the cob, and baked potatoes work really well.

    To complement the flavors of this dish, try topping with some sun-dried tomato pesto and a little extra feta sprinkled on top!

    Leftovers make great meatloaf sandwiches!!

    If you love this recipe, please let me know in the comment section below!

    All turkey meatloaf ingredients in slow cooker with a gloved hand mixing them

    😉Hints and Hacks

    1. Sun-dried tomatoes can sometimes be a hassle to cut into smaller pieces. To make it super easy, I often use kitchen shears to cut them.
    2. Because ground turkey dries out faster than ground beef, use a meat thermometer to monitor the internal temperature of the meatloaf. This will allow you to turn it down to warm as soon is it hits the FDA recommended temperature of 165ºF.
    3. I always recommend the use of a slow cooker liner. Of course, this is an optional step. I like to purchase my liners in bulk for a less expensive per-piece price.
    4. In the market for a new slow cooker? I love mine! It is especially great for this dish as it has a meat thermometer attachment.

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    📖 Recipe

    Close up the finished dish with some chopped parsley and a dollop of sun dried tomato pest

    Lazy Slow Cooker Greek Turkey Meatloaf

    The crockpot turkey meatloaf is a delicious and lighter version of a classic favorite. Feta cheese and sun dried tomatoes add a perfect flavorful touch
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 hours hours
    Total Time: 5 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 10 servings
    Calories: 325kcal
    Author: The Lazy slow cooker
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    Ingredients

    • 2.5 lbs Ground turkey not lean, if possible
    • 3 eggs
    • 1½ cups feta cheese
    • 1 cup bread crumbs I use whole wheat panko crumbs
    • 10 oz jar drained sun dried tomatoes cut into pieces
    • ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
    • non-stick spray

    Instructions

    • place slow cooker liner into slow cooker vessel, if using
    • spray inside of liner, or inside of cooker if not using liner with non-stick spray of choice
      non-stick spray
    • add all ingredients into slow cooker and mix thoroughly. I suggest using your hands for this.
      2.5 lbs Ground turkey, 3 eggs, 1½ cups feta cheese, 1 cup bread crumbs, 10 oz jar drained sun dried tomatoes, ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
    • cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, depending on your slow cooker. Turkey can dry out so it is good to keep an eye on it, it is considered safe to serve when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F
    • serve with crumbled feta cheese and sun dried tomato pesto

    Notes

    Be careful not to over work your ground turkey.  Overmixed ground turkey can turn mushy.  

    Nutrition

    Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 444mg | Potassium: 1379mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 612IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 5mg

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    1. Julie says

      June 28, 2020 at 3:09 pm

      Looks awesome! Can’t wait to try this one!

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      • admin says

        June 28, 2020 at 3:47 pm

        You will love it! Let me know if you have any questions.

    2. Rachel Jones says

      July 04, 2023 at 7:20 am

      Need to try this

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      • The Lazy Slow Cooker says

        July 04, 2023 at 12:41 pm

        Awesome!! I hope you love it as much as we do!!

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