Spicy turkey meatballs
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Total time: 6 hr 27 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 6 hr • Serves: 8 • Difficulty: Easy
Cooking this crowd-pleasing classic on Low ensures the turkey meatballs turn out juicy and tender. Serve these in a sandwich, over pasta or spiralized zucchini noodles, or in an Italian-inspired grain bowl.
Ingredients
Canned crushed tomatoes
28 oz
Tomato paste
⅓ cup(s)
Balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp
Dried oregano
3 tsp
Table salt
1 tsp
Red pepper flakes
¼ tsp
Uncooked 93% lean ground turkey
2 pound(s)
Whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
½ cup(s)
Dried basil
2 Tbsp
Fennel seeds
1 tsp
Black pepper
½ tsp
Instructions
1
Stir together tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, 2 teaspoons oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper flakes in 5- or 6-quart slow cooker.
2
Mix together turkey, panko, basil, fennel seeds, remaining 1 teaspoon oregano, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper in large bowl 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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