Mexican Turkey Meat Loaf Recipe

Name: Mexican Turkey Meat Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices white bread, torn into small pieces; 1/3 cup 2% milk; 1 pound lean ground turkey; 1/2 pound fresh chorizo; 1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2/3 cup salsa, divided; Additional minced fresh cilantro; Hot cooked Spanish rice

Servings: persons

2 slices white bread, torn into small pieces
1/3 cup 2% milk
1 pound lean ground turkey
1/2 pound fresh chorizo
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2/3 cup salsa, divided
Additional minced fresh cilantro
Hot cooked Spanish rice

1
Combine bread and milk in a large bowl; let stand until liquid is absorbed. Add next 14 ingredients and 1/3 cup salsa; mix lightly but thoroughly.
2
On an 18x7-in. piece of heavy-duty foil, shape meat mixture into a 10x6-in. oval loaf. Lifting with foil, transfer to a 6-qt. oval slow cooker. Press ends of foil up sides of slow cooker.
3
Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer reads 165u00b0, 3-4 hours. Lifting with foil, drain fat into slow cooker before removing meat loaf to a platter; top with remaining salsa and sprinkle with cilantro. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with rice.

380

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices white bread, torn into small pieces, 1/3 cup 2% milk, 1 pound lean ground turkey, 1/2 pound fresh chorizo, and more.

Yes, Mexican Turkey Meat Loaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Turkey Meat Loaf

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