Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Cook turkey meatballs in a slow cooker with this easy recipe that combines Italian-inspired ingredients.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
4 hr 5 mins
Total Time
4 hr 20 mins
Calories
415 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Cook onion and Italian dressing in a small sauté pan over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Combine turkey, bread crumbs, garlic, sautéed onions, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix well.
Step 3
Combine diced tomatoes, marinara sauce, and dried basil in a second bowl; set aside.
Step 4
Form 1/2 of the turkey mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and layer them in the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour 1/2 of the diced tomato mixture over meatballs. Form remaining turkey mixture into meatballs and layer with remaining tomato mixture.
Step 5
Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours.

Ingredients

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Italian-style salad dressing
  • 5 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 0.25 cup minced onion
  • 1.5 pounds ground turkey
  • 1.25 cups Italian-seasoned bread crumbs

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