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 Time20minutes
Cook Time6hours2minutes
Total Time6hours22minutes
Servings6servings, 3 meatballs each
Calories212kcal
AuthorOpenfit
Ingredients
1lb.raw 93% lean ground turkey
½tsp.sea salt or Himalayan saltdivided use
½tsp.ground black pepper
1largeegglightly beaten
½cupwhole-grain Panko bread crumbs
2clovesgarlicfinely chopped
2Tbsp.finely chopped fresh parsley
2Tbsp.grated Parmesan cheese
2tsp.olive oil
1mediumonionchopped
1(28-oz.) canwhole tomatoescrushed
1tsp.dried oregano
Instructions
Combine turkey, ¼ tsp. salt, pepper, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, and cheese in a large bowl; mix well with clean hands.
Roll mixture into eighteen 1½-inch meatballs. Set aside.
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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.
Repeat with the remaining meatballs. Set aside.
Add onion to same skillet; cook, over medium-high heat, for 4 to 6 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
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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