Best Slow Cooker Turkey Sausage Meatballs Recipes

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TURKEY SAUSAGE MEATBALLS



Turkey Sausage Meatballs image

I use these turkey sausage meatballs with my homemade spaghetti sauce instead of beef meatballs. The addition of Cabernet Sauvignon and freshly grated Parmesan and Romano cheeses makes it something wonderful.

Provided by Diana Zerko

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

cooking spray
1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup freshly grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
½ cup minced onion
¼ cup Cabernet Sauvignon
2 eggs
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground turkey breast
1 pound ground Italian-flavored turkey sausage
4 cups spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a sheet pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, parsley, basil, oregano, and Cajun seasoning in a bowl; mix until herbs are evenly distributed. Combine minced onion, Cabernet Sauvignon, eggs, and garlic in a second bowl; mix until well combined.
  • Mix together ground turkey and ground sausage in a third, large bowl. Add cheese mixture and onion mixture and mix until all ingredients are well combined. Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared sheet pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
  • Place spaghetti sauce in a large saucepan and stir in meatballs until coated. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until warmed through, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 135.3 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 1185.1 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

SLOW COOKER MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE



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This easy slow cooker meatball recipe uses a blend of beef and Italian turkey sausage for a lightened-up version that still makes a flavorful, juicy meatball. Perfect for a weeknight dinner served over pasta or with toothpicks at tailgating party!

Provided by Summer Miller

Categories     Appetizer     Dinner     Slow Cooker

Time 8h30m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 22

For the sauce:
1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
1 15-oz can crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
3/4 medium onion, finely diced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
For the meatballs:
3/4 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup milk
4 cloves minced garlic
1/4 medium onion, finely diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup shredded Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1 pound 90/10 ground beef
1 pound ground Italian turkey sausage

Steps:

  • Cover and cook: Secure the lid to your slow cooker and let it cook for as little as 5 hours on high or as many as 8 to 10 hours on low.
  • Serve: Serve these over spaghetti, on a hoagie bun for a meatball sandwich, or as a party appetizer on their own. If you want to thicken the sauce, you can transfer it to a skillet set over medium-high heat and reduce it until it reaches your desired consistency. If the sauce has some fat floating on the top, just stir it in.

BACK PORCH SLOW-COOKER MEATBALLS



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This slow-cooker meatballs recipe came to me while sitting on the back porch. The combination of meats and ingredients in the sauce makes meatballs unlike any I've ever had before. —Justin Boudreaux, Walker, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
2 cups salsa
1/2 cup grated onion
2/3 pound ground turkey
2/3 pound ground pork
2/3 pound ground beef
SAUCE:
3 cups tomato sauce
1 medium onion, grated
1 cup beef stock
1 cup mixed fruit jelly
1 cup molasses
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup prepared mustard
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine egg, bread crumbs, salsa and onion. Add turkey, pork and beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs on greased racks in two 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake until browned, 18-22 minutes., In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine sauce ingredients. Add meatballs; gently stir to coat. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until meatballs are cooked through. Freeze Option: Freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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