Spicy Meatballs with Sauce |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 300 Minutes |
Ready In: 330 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I rely on Italian sausage to make my meatballs. Not only do they taste great, but they also cook to perfection in the slow cooker along with a homemade sauce! Ingredients:
1 egg, lightly beaten |
3/4 cup crushed seasoned salad croutons |
1/2 cup finely chopped onion |
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper |
1 teaspoon garlic powder |
1 teaspoon ground cumin |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
1 teaspoon pepper |
1 pound ground turkey |
1 pound johnsonville® mild ground italian sausage |
sauce: |
3 tablespoons cornstarch |
1 tablespoon sugar |
3/4 cup beef broth |
2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes |
3 medium carrots, diced |
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste |
1 envelope onion soup mix |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
1 teaspoon dried basil |
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
hot cooked pasta |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the egg, croutons, onion, green pepper, garlic powder, cumin, oregano and pepper. Crumble turkey and sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, sugar and broth until smooth; stir in the tomatoes, carrots, tomato paste, soup mix, garlic, basil and pepper flakes. Pour over meatballs. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meatballs are cooked through. Serve with pasta.
3. Serve immediately or cool before placing in a freezer container. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months.
4. To use frozen meatballs: Completely thaw in the refrigerator. Place meatballs in a large skillet; cover and cook for 10 minutes or until heated through. Serve with pasta. Yield: 8 servings.
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