Description
Savor the deliciousness of Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs, combining ground turkey, fresh herbs, and marinara sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for a hassle-free, flavorful meal any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped or grated
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried italian seasoning
- extra salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, panko breadcrumbs, onion, garlic powder, egg, grated parmesan, chopped parsley, paprika, and salt. Mix gently until well combined.
- Wet your hands lightly to prevent sticking and shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in one layer, browning them on all sides for 4 to 6 minutes until golden.
- In a bowl, mix crushed tomatoes with dried Italian seasoning and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Pour the tomato sauce into the crockpot and place the browned meatballs on top. Stir gently to combine, cover, and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 4 to 6 hours. Serve warm with parsley and extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add extra herbs or spices to customize the flavor!
For a lower-calorie option, you can use ground chicken instead of turkey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg