Description
Tender turkey meatballs slowly simmered in rich marinara sauce until perfectly juicy and flavorful. This comforting, hands-off meal is ideal for busy weeknights and tastes even better the next day.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- In a large bowl, gently combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, onion, oregano, salt, and black pepper until just mixed.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Brown the meatballs in the skillet for about 2 minutes per side.
- Transfer the browned meatballs to the slow cooker.
- Pour marinara sauce evenly over the meatballs.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon sauce over the top and serve warm.
Notes
- Chill shaped meatballs for 15 minutes before browning to help them hold their shape.
- Do not overmix the meat mixture to keep the texture tender.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze cooked meatballs for up to 2 months and reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg