ITALIAN TURKEY MEATBALLS
What's not to love about moist and tender homemade Italian meatballs? Because they're made with lean turkey, they're lower in saturated fat, too! -Mary Berg, Lake Elmo, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h45m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. Combine bread and milk in a large bowl; let stand until liquid is absorbed. Add next eight ingredients; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls; place on a greased rack of a broiler pan. Broil 5-6 in. from heat until lightly browned, 4-5 minutes. , For the sauce, in a 6-qt. slow cooker, mix the next nine ingredients. Add bay leaves and meatballs; gently stir into sauce., Cook, covered, on low until meatballs are cooked through, 4-5 hours. Discard bay leaves. Serve with pasta; if desired, sprinkle with additional parsley and Parmesan cheese., Freeze option: Omitting additional parsley and Parmesan cheese, 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, stirring gently and adding a little water if necessary. If desired, sprinkle with additional parsley and Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 588mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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ronke adekoya
[email protected]These meatballs were amazing! The flavor was incredible and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Brandon Stanley
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I will try using a different recipe next time.
saman shrestha
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but these meatballs were surprisingly good. They were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make these again.
Nurudeen abdulazeez
[email protected]These meatballs were a great way to use up some leftover turkey. They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Fabiola
[email protected]I made these meatballs for my kids and they loved them! They were so easy to eat and they were a great way to get them to eat some vegetables.
Felice Hutchison
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit bland for my taste. I think I will try adding some more herbs and spices next time.
BURIKANTU
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. They were cooked through but still moist and flavorful. The sauce was also delicious and had the perfect amount of spice.
C-Swag Vtm
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit dry for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. I think I will try adding some more moisture to the meatballs next time, such as some grated zucchini or bread crumbs.
Nonso Prince
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a favorite. They are so versatile and can be served with spaghetti, rice, or even as an appetizer.
odey vincent
[email protected]These meatballs are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love that they are made with turkey, which makes them a healthier option than traditional meatballs.
Lilly Brumfield
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and they were gone in no time.
UH IMRAN KHAN
[email protected]These turkey meatballs were a hit with my family! They were so flavorful and moist, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.