Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

These slow cooker turkey meatballs in tomato sauce are a great alternative to traditional beef meatballs. Can be served over pasta or make meatball sandwiches with sauteed onions and peppers with melted Italian cheese over the top. Fantastic!

Step: 1

Saute onion and Italian dressing in a small saute pan over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.

Step: 2

Combine turkey, bread crumbs, garlic, sauteed onions, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix well.

Step: 3

Combine diced tomatoes and marinara in a second bowl; set aside.

Step: 4

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 tomato mixture over the meatballs. Form the remaining turkey mixture into meatballs and layer with remaining tomato mixture.

Step: 5

Cover and cook until no longer pink in the centers, about 4 hours on High, or 8 hours on Low.

Per Serving: 415 calories; protein 29.8g; carbohydrates 41.1g; fat 14.1g; cholesterol 86.5mg; sodium 1281.2mg.

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