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Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs

Throw all the ingredients for these turkey meatballs into a crock pot in the morning, set the timer, and indulge in a warm, hearty meal that night.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword slow cooker turkey meatballs
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 2 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 22 minutes
Servings 6 servings, 3 meatballs each
Calories 212 kcal
Author Openfit

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. raw 93% lean ground turkey
  • ½ tsp. sea salt or Himalayan salt divided use
  • ½ tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • ½ cup whole-grain Panko bread crumbs
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 (28-oz.) can whole tomatoes crushed
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano

Instructions

  1. Combine turkey, ¼ tsp. salt, pepper, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, and cheese in a large bowl; mix well with clean hands.
  2. Roll mixture into eighteen 1½-inch meatballs. Set aside.
  3. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add half of meatballs; cook, turning occasionally, for 4 to 6 minutes, or until meatballs are browned on each side. Place browned meatballs in a 3-quart slow cooker.
  5. Repeat with the remaining meatballs. Set aside.
  6. Add onion to same skillet; cook, over medium-high heat, for 4 to 6 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
  7. Top meatballs with cooked onion, tomatoes, oregano, and remaining ¼ tsp. salt; cook, covered, on low temperature for 5 to 6 hours, stirring once or twice.

Recipe Notes

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