Crock Pot Italian Turkey Meatballs

Crock Pot Italian Turkey Meatballs

from skinnytaste.com
255 min
6 servings

Delicious Italian turkey meatballs, all made in the slow cooker. No baking or frying required!

Ingredients

  • 20 oz 1.3 lb ground turkey breast 93% lean
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Reggiano Parmigiano cheese (grated)
  • 1/4 cup parsley (finely chopped)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 large clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (smashed)
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes (I like Tuttorosso)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and fresh pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil or parsley

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic and cheese.

  2. 2

    Using clean hands, mix all the ingredients and form small meatballs, about 1/8th cup each.

  3. 3

    In a small saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until golden, being careful not to burn.

  4. 4

    Pour crushed tomatoes into the crock pot with bay leaf. Add garlic and oil.

  5. 5

    Drop meatballs into the sauce, cover and set crock pot to low, 4 to 6 hours.

  6. 6

    When meatballs are ready, adjust salt and pepper to taste and add fresh chopped basil or parsley.

  7. 7

    Serve with ricotta, over pasta or enjoy with French bread.