Ingredients
2 tablespoons canola oil1 large onion, chopped1 cup chopped sweet red, yellow or green peppers1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms2 garlic cloves, minced2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup seasoned bread crumbs1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/4 pounds ground turkey1 pound meat loaf mix (equal parts ground beef, pork and veal)Optional: Pizza sauce and shredded Parmesan cheese
Preparation
Cut three 25x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on bottom and up sides of a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, peppers and mushrooms; cook and stir until tender, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
In a large bowl, combine eggs, bread crumbs, cheese, Italian seasoning, salt and reserved cooked vegetables. Add turkey and meat loaf mix; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into a loaf; transfer to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until a thermometer reads at least 160°. Using foil strips as handles, remove meat loaf to a platter. If desired, serve with pizza sauce and Parmesan.
