Turkey Meatballs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Total Time
4 hrs 25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
305 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Turkey Meatballs
Description
Turkey Meatballs combine lean ground turkey with a mix of breadcrumbs, fresh parsley, minced garlic, onion powder, Parmesan cheese, and seasonings for a balanced flavor and texture. Shaping into one-inch meatballs and broiling them gives a browned exterior. The meatballs then slow-cook in a blend of marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes, and tomato sauce, which infuses them with moisture and deep tomato flavor over several hours. This slow cooking ensures tender, juicy meatballs throughout.
The preparation involves a broil step to develop color and a slow cooker phase for flavor melding and gentle cooking. The mixture of tomato sauces creates a rich base that keeps the meatballs moist while intensifying the savory notes from the herbs and cheese. The dish finishes with extra parsley and Parmesan sprinkled on top for freshness and sharpness.
Turkey Meatballs are well suited for serving with pasta, crusty bread, or as protein components in a composed meal. The slow cooker method allows for advance preparation and keeps the meatballs warm until serving.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey I use 93% lean
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs Italian style
- 1/4 cup parsley plus more for serving, chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese plus more for serving, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- cooking spray
- 28 ounce jar marinara sauce
- 16 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 15 ounce can tomato sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Place the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, onion powder, egg, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the meat into 1 inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Broil the meatballs until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- Place the meatballs in the slow cooker. Add the marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce and stir gently to combine.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Top the meatballs with a sprinkling of parsley and parmesan cheese, then serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1948mg | 81% |
| Potassium | 1284mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1210IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 21.7mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 179mg | 18% |
| Iron | 4.9mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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