Slow Cooker Turkey Sausage Meatballs
Description
Italian-inspired ingredients join ground turkey and turkey sausage for these easy slow cooker meatballs that are sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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4 cloves garlic, finely chopped, divided
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2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 3/4 teaspoons salt, divided
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2 pounds turkey sausage, casings removed and crumbled
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1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
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1 1/4 cups plain dry bread crumbs
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3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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2 large eggs
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Directions
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 of the garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Scrape into the bottom of a slow cooker and stir in tomatoes, oregano, and 3/4 teaspoon salt.
2
Combine remaining garlic, remaining salt, turkey sausage, ground turkey, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, and parsley in a large bowl. Blend using your hands and form into 2-inch balls. Place into the slow cooker. Spoon tomato mixture over meatballs.
3
Cover and cook on Low until no longer pink in the center, 4 to 5 hours.