01-27-2007, 04:14 AM
Bell peppers and onion perk up this family favorite. Don't forget to save some for sandwiches the next day!
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon crushed dried basil
1/4 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup tomato sauce, divided use
In a large bowl, combine turkey, onion, bell pepper, bread crumbs, egg, marjoram, basil, oregano, pepper, thyme and half of the tomato sauce. Form into a loaf and place in a microwave-safe baking dish.
Microwave on HIGH for 12 minutes, turning the dish once, until the meat is no longer pink, or until the loaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. Pour off any juices or fat. Drizzle remaining tomato sauce on top before slicing.
Makes 6 servings.
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon crushed dried basil
1/4 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup tomato sauce, divided use
In a large bowl, combine turkey, onion, bell pepper, bread crumbs, egg, marjoram, basil, oregano, pepper, thyme and half of the tomato sauce. Form into a loaf and place in a microwave-safe baking dish.
Microwave on HIGH for 12 minutes, turning the dish once, until the meat is no longer pink, or until the loaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. Pour off any juices or fat. Drizzle remaining tomato sauce on top before slicing.
Makes 6 servings.