Spicy turkey meatballs
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Total time: 7 hr 15 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 7 hr • Serves: 8 • Difficulty: Easy
Cooking this crowd-pleasing classic on Low ensures the turkey meatballs turn out juicy and tender.
Ingredients
Canned crushed tomatoes
28 oz, (1 can)
Canned tomato paste
⅓ cup(s)
Balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp(s)
Dried oregano
3 tsp(s), divided
Table salt
1 tsp(s), divided
Crushed red pepper flakes
¼ tsp(s), (or to taste)
Uncooked 93% lean ground turkey
2 pound(s)
Whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
½ cup(s)
Dried basil
2 tbsp(s)
Fennel seed
1 tsp(s), crushed
Black pepper
½ tsp(s)
Instructions
1
In a 5- or 6-qt slow cooker, stir together tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, 2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper flakes.
2
In a large bowl, mix together turkey, panko, basil, fennel seeds, remaining 1 tsp oregano, and remaining 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper until combined well but not overmixed. With damp hands, shape turkey mixture into 24 meatballs. Add to slow cooker. Cover and cook until meatballs are cooked through and flavors are blended, 6 to 7 hours on Low.
3
Per serving: 3 meatballs and 1/3 cup sauce
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