Turkey Meatballs

By nurseliz

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 28-oz. cans crushed tomatoes
• Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
• 2 pounds turkey sausage, casings removed, crumbled
• 1 1/4 cups plain dry bread crumbs
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Warm olive oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add half of garlic and cook until fragrant, stirring, about 30 seconds. Scrape into slow cooker and stir in tomatoes, 3/4 tsp. salt and oregano.
Combine turkey, sausage, bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, parsley, remaining garlic and 1 tsp. salt in a large mixing bowl. Blend ingredients with your hands. Form into 2-inch balls and place in slow cooker. Spoon tomatoes over meatballs to cover.
Cover and cook on low until cooked through, 4 to 5 hours.

Nutritional Information
Amount per serving

Calories: 397
Fat: 18g
Saturated fat: 6g
Protein: 32g
Carbohydrate: 29g
Fiber: 5g
Cholesterol: 151mg
Sodium: 578mg