Turkey Meatballs In Paprika Tomato Sauce

Total Time: 6 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground turkey

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. add the onions, celery and garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened, 7 minutes. transfer 1 1/3 cups of the onion mixture to a large bowl; let cool. reserve the skillet.
• 2 using a food processor, puree the tomatoes and red peppers. add the puree to the skillet and bring to a boil over medium heat. stir in the paprika and season with salt and pepper; transfer to a large slow cooker, cover and set to low temperature.
• 3 whisk the bread crumbs, egg, 1/2 teaspooon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper into the remaining onion mixture. mix in the turkey. form 1 1/2 inch meatballs. add the meatballs to the slow cooker. cover and cook on low heat for 6 hours.