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Slow-Cook Sweetness Indulgent Turkey & Bacon Beef Delights

A flavorful combination of ground turkey and beef wrapped in bacon with barbecue sauce, perfect for gatherings and cozy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Bacon
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 slices bacon Cooked until crispy
Vegetables and Seasonings
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
Optional Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese Optional, for topping

Method
 

Bacon Bliss
  1. Sizzle the bacon in a skillet until crispy, then remove and crumble.
Flavor Foundations
  1. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in the same skillet until translucent and aromatic.
The Meaty Union
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, ground beef, crumbled bacon, sautéed onion and garlic, barbecue sauce, salt, pepper, paprika, and brown sugar. Mix well.
Slow Cook Symphony
  1. Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker, set to low and cook for 6 to 8 hours.
Cheesy Dreams
  1. In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add shredded cheese on top if desired.
Serve Warm
  1. Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs or sliced jalapeños as desired.

Notes

Make it spicy by adding chopped jalapeños or hot sauce. This dish freezes well, perfect for meal prep.