Name: Crock Pot Italian Turkey Meatballs Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 20 oz ground turkey breast; ¼ cup whole wheat seasoned breadcrumbs; ¼ cup Reggiano Parmigiano cheese; ¼ cup parsley; 1 egg; 1 clove garlic; 1 tsp kosher salt; For Sauce:; 1 tsp olive oil; 4 garlic cloves; 28 oz tomatoes; 1 bay leaf; salt and fresh pepper; ¼ cup basil

crock pot italian turkey meatballs recipe

How To Make Crock Pot Italian Turkey Meatballs

No baking or frying required with these hearty and filling Italian turkey meatballs cooked deliciously with a flavorful sauce in a crockpot.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 4 hours

Total: 4 hours 15 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

20ozground turkey breast,or 1.3 pounds, 93% lean
¼cupwhole wheat seasoned breadcrumbs
¼cupReggiano Parmigiano cheese,grated
¼cupparsley,finely chopped
1egg
1clove garlic,large, minced
1tspkosher salt

For Sauce:

1tspolive oil
4garlic cloves,smashed
28oztomatoes,can, crushed
1bay leaf
salt and fresh pepper,to taste
¼cupbasil,fresh chopped, or parsley

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic, and cheese.
Using clean hands, mix all the ingredients, and form small meatballs about ⅛ cup each.
In a small saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until golden, being careful not to burn.
Pour crushed tomatoes into the crockpot with bay leaf. Add garlic and oil.
Drop meatballs into the sauce, cover, and set the crockpot to low for 4 to 6 hours.
When meatballs are ready, adjust salt and pepper to taste and add fresh chopped basil or parsley.
Serve with ricotta, over pasta, or enjoy with French bread.