Fix-It and Forget-It Christmas Cookbook (93 page)

6. Slice; then sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Turkey Fajitas

Carol Ambrose

McMinnville, OR

Makes 8 servings

Prep. Time: 10-15 minutes

Cooking Time: 3-4 hours

Ideal slow cooker size: 2½-qt.

2½ lbs. turkey tenderloins

1¼-oz. envelope taco seasoning mix

1 celery rib, chopped

1 onion, chopped

14½-oz. can mild diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained

1 cup (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese

8 (7½”) flour tortillas

Toppings:

lettuce

sour cream

sliced olives

chopped tomatoes

1. Cut turkey into 2½”-long strips. Place in zip-top plastic bag.

2. Add taco seasoning to bag. Seal and shake to coat meat.

3. Empty seasoned turkey into slow cooker. Add celery, onion, and tomatoes. Stir together gently.

4. Cover. Cook on High 3-4 hours, or just until turkey is cooked through and tender.

5. Stir in cheese.

6. Warm tortillas according to package directions. Spoon turkey mixture evenly into center of each tortilla, and roll up.

7. Serve with Toppings.

Tip:

Put this recipe in your cooker. Then take your kids or grandkids out to cut down the tree or to do their holiday shopping. When you get back, your meal is ready!

Turkey Sloppy Joes

Marla Folkerts

Holland, OH

Makes 6 servings

Prep. Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 4½-6 hours

Ideal slow cooker size: 4-qt.

1 red onion, chopped

1 sweet pepper, chopped

1½ lbs. boneless turkey, finely chopped

1 cup chili sauce,
or
ketchup

¼ tsp. salt

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tsp. Dijon-style mustard

⅛ tsp. pepper

1. Place onion, sweet pepper, and turkey in slow cooker.

2. Add chili sauce, salt, garlic, mustard, and pepper to cooker. Mix together well.

3. Cover. Cook on Low 4½-6 hours, or until turkey and vegetables are tender.

Serving suggestion: Serve on thickly sliced
homemade bread
or fill up 6
sandwich rolls
.

Turkey Cacciatore

Dorothy VanDeest

Memphis, TN

Makes 6 servings

Prep. Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 4 hours

Ideal slow cooker size: 4-qt.

2½ cups cut-up
cooked
turkey

1 tsp. salt

dash of pepper

1 Tbsp. dried onion flakes

1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

15-oz. can whole tomatoes, mashed

4-oz. can sliced mushrooms, drained

2 tsp. tomato paste

1 bay leaf

¼ tsp. dried thyme

2 Tbsp. finely chopped pimento

1. Combine all ingredients well in slow cooker.

2. Cover. Cook on Low 4 hours.

Serving suggestion: Serve over
rice
or
pasta
. Or drain off most liquid and serve in
taco shells
.

Turkey Lasagna

Rhoda Atzeff

Lancaster, PA

Makes 8-10 servings

Prep. Time: 20-30 minutes

Cooking Time: 5 hours

Ideal slow cooker size: 5-qt.

1 lb. lean ground turkey

1 onion, chopped

⅛ tsp. garlic powder

2 15-oz. cans tomato sauce

6-oz. can tomato paste

½-1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. dried oregano,
or
½ tsp. dried oregano and ½ tsp. dried basil

12 oz. fat-free cottage cheese

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

12 oz. shredded non-fat mozzarella cheese

12 oz. lasagna noodles, uncooked,
divided

1. Brown ground turkey and onions in skillet. Drain off any drippings.

2. Stir garlic powder, tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, and herbs into browned turkey in skillet.

3. In a good-sized mixing bowl, blend together cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese.

4. Spoon ⅓ of meat sauce into slow cooker.

5. Add ⅓ of uncooked lasagna noodles, breaking them to fit.

6. Top with ⅓ of cheese mixture. You may have to use a knife to spread it.

7. Repeat layers two more times.

8. Cover. Cook on Low 5 hours.

9. Allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.

Note:

I tried this on my brothers. It is a delicious dish, but I thought their raves were maybe a bit overdone. But it was a good feeling to know it pleased them. I overheard my one brother calling another brother in Virginia and telling him about it!

Savory Turkey Meatballs in Italian Sauce

Marla Folkerts

Holland, OH

Makes 8 servings

Prep. Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Time: 3-4 hours

Ideal slow cooker size: 4-qt.

28-oz. can crushed tomatoes

1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

¼ tsp. Italian herb seasoning

1 tsp. dried basil

1 lb. ground turkey

⅛ tsp. garlic powder

⅛ tsp. black pepper

⅓ cup dried parsley

2 egg whites

¼ tsp. dried minced onion

⅓ cup dry quick oats

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

¼ cup flour

oil

1. Combine tomatoes, vinegar, onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, and basil in slow cooker. Turn to Low.

2. Combine remaining ingredients, except flour and oil, in large bowl. Form into 1” balls.

3. Dredge each ball in flour.

4. Brown balls in batches in oil in skillet over medium heat. As you finish a batch, transfer it to slow cooker. Stir into sauce in cooker.

5. When all balls are browned and in cooker, cover. Cook on Low 3-4 hours, or until Meatballs are cooked through.

Serving suggestion: Serve over
pasta
or
rice
.