Description
Tender and juicy turkey meatballs simmered in a rich marinara sauce. This slow cooker method ensures the lean meat stays moist and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 24 oz marinara sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Mix by hand until just combined; do not overwork the meat.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs (about 20-24 balls).
- Pour 1 cup of marinara sauce into the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Arrange meatballs in a single layer over the sauce.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the meatballs.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Verify that the internal temperature reaches 165°F before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American-Italian