Ground turkey is a healthy alternative to ground beef that is usually lower in fat and calories, but supplies just as much protein. Often ground turkey is browned in a skillet before adding to recipes or formed into patties to make a turkey burger. But your slow cooker can create a tender and juicy pot of ground turkey that can be added to any number of recipes. A few seasonings and several hours of cooking are all it takes to successfully prepare ground turkey in your slow cooker.
Step 1
Spray the interior of your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
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Step 2
Place your ground turkey in the slow cooker, and sprinkle it with salt and pepper..
Step 3
Add the dried parsley, garlic powder and dried oregano.
Step 4
Cover the slow cooker tightly with the lid, cook it on low heat for three to four hours.
Step 5
Take the lid off the slow cooker, and gently stir the ground turkey to break it up into bite-sized pieces.
Step 6
Re-cover the cooker, and cook the ground turkey for three to four more hours.
Step 7
Remove the ground turkey with a slotted spoon.
Things You'll Need
Nonstick cooking spray
2 lbs. ground turkey
Salt and pepper
2 tsp. dried parsley
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. dried oregano
Slotted spoon
Tip
Make a ground turkey meatloaf in your slow cooker. Combine the turkey with diced onion, minced garlic, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Place it in the slow cooker and form it into a meatloaf shape. Bake for six to seven hours, and serve with potatoes and vegetables. The same method can be used to make slow cooker turkey burgers. Instead of forming into a meatloaf shape, form into several patty shapes.
Season your ground turkey with other spices, if you desire. Basil, dill, ground mustard or paprika all create flavorful ground turkey.
Add slow-cooked ground turkey instead of ground beef to your favorite recipes, such as stuffed bell peppers, pasta sauces, soup, stew or chili.
Combine ground turkey with barbecue sauce to make a barbecued meat sandwich.
Warning
The cooking juices can get very hot, so be careful not to splash them on you when taking the turkey out of the slow cooker.
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