Turkey Meatballs Slow Cooker Recipe

Crock Pot Italian Turkey Meatballs

4 4 4 SP 200.5 Cals 17.3 Protein 12.6 Carbs 8 Fats 247

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

Crock Pot Italian Turkey Meatballs

We are a meatball loving family, these turkey meatballs are so tender and delicious, and easy to make any night of the week. Although I often make them on the stove as you can see in this recipe for Italian Turkey Meatballs, you can't beat the convenience of the slow cooker! A few more meatball recipes we love, these vegetarian Zucchini Meatballs, and this Giant Turkey Meatball are on rotation in my home!

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

Helpful Tips

One thing I should mention when making this for the slow cooker, it's best to carefully form the meatballs with gentle hands, if you pack them tight they will get tough while cooking. If you prefer to bake them in the oven first, bake them for 15 minutes at 350°F. Then add to the crock pot for 2 – 3 hours on low. If you want more sauce, add another can of crushed tomatoes.

The one step I wouldn't skip is browning the garlic in oil first, this is a must for best results. And of course, you all know I swear by Tuttorosso crushed tomatoes (green label), not all canned tomatoes are created equal.

And since so many are asking, I have the 6 Quart Hamilton Beach Set 'n Forget Programmable Slow Cooker (affil link). I love it because you can adjust the time you want it to cook, and it automatically turns to warm when it's done. It also has a probe for meat that automatically shuts off when done. I hated my old crock pot, it burnt everything and my food had a weird taste. This slow cooker is so great, I actually own two!

More Meatball Recipes You May Like:

Giant Italian Turkey Meatball
Turkey Meatball Vegetable Soup
Greek Turkey Meatballs
Beef Meatballs with Spinach
Chicken Marsala Meatballs

Crock Pot Italian Turkey Meatballs

200.5 Cals 17.3 Protein 12.6 Carbs 8 Fats

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 4 hrs

Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins

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

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

For the sauce:

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

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 1/8th 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 crock pot with bay leaf. Add garlic and oil.
Drop meatballs into the sauce, cover and set crock pot to low, 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.

Serving: 4 meatballs with sauce , Calories: 200.5 kcal , Carbohydrates: 12.6 g , Protein: 17.3 g , Fat: 8 g , Saturated Fat: 2.5 g , Cholesterol: 84.1 mg , Sodium: 427.5 mg , Fiber: 0.5 g , Sugar: 4.5 g

Blue Smart Points: 4

Green Smart Points: 4

Purple Smart Points: 4

Points +: 5

Keywords: Crock Pot Turkey Meatballs, Skinny Turkey Meatballs, Slow Cooker Italian Turkey Meatballs

posted November 29, 2011 by Gina

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