Food Friday!


Turkey Tomato Meat Balls


Sometimes a person can't help but crave pasta. Forget the Alfredo and opt for these
 slow cooked Turkey Tomato Meat BallsMake a large amount or personal portion, 
either way these meat ball will be soft and juicy while also being lower in fat!

Ingredients:

- 1 package of extra lean ground turkey
- organic tomato sauce (look for brands lower in sugar/salt)
- oregano
- garlic powder
- pepper
- hot sauce (optional)
- 1/2 cup cooked whole wheat pasta (or try brown rice/quinoa)

Directions:

- in a bowl, mix together the ground turkey with desired amounts of oregano, garlic powder and pepper
- roll the meat mixture into balls (normally I weigh out 1.5 ounce portions of meat before rolling, to know exactly how many to eat per serving. Note: re-check the weight after cooking in case it has decreased)
- heat pan on medium heat and spray with Pam or mist with olive oil
- fry the meat balls until browned and fully cooked, rolling them in the pan to help maintain their shape


- place the cooked meat balls into the slow cooker
- pour tomato sauce over the meat balls, until just covered with sauce. Feel free to add some hot sauce for a little kick!
- cook in the slow cooker on low heat for 2-4 hours
- serve immediately or pack for later
- great as a topper on brown rice, quinoa or whole wheat pasta!



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2 comments:

  1. Looks tasty...I've been using ground turkey in chili and it tastes just as good as beef chili. I'd bet the same can be said about these a-tasty meat-a-balls (insert Italian accent).

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    1. I agree, turkey tastes just as great as beef in chilli!

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