How to Make Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a family dinner or a cozy weekend meal. This recipe combines lean ground turkey with a savory tomato sauce, cooked to perfection in a slow cooker, resulting in tender and flavorful meatballs that everyone will love. It's a great way to enjoy a classic comfort food dish with a healthy twist.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon Italian-style salad dressing
  • 1 ½ pounds ground turkey
  • 1 ¼ cups Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
  • 5 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
  • 1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Cook onion and Italian dressing in a small sauté pan over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine turkey, bread crumbs, garlic, sautéed onions, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix well.
  • Combine diced tomatoes, marinara sauce, and dried basil in a second bowl; set aside.
  • Form 1/2 of the turkey mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and layer them in the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour 1/2 of the diced tomato mixture over meatballs. Form remaining turkey mixture into meatballs and layer with remaining tomato mixture.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours.
  • Nutrition

    415 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 87mg
    • Sodium: 1281mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 175mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 888mg