Slow Cooked Meatballs

Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 6 tablespoons italian breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 lb lean ground turkey
• 2 teaspoons cooking oil
• 10 ounces low-sodium cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup water
• 9 ounces turkey gravy
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• mashed potatoes or noodles

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl combine eggs, bread crumbs, onion, celery, parsley, pepper, garlic powder and mix. add ground turkey and mix together. shape mixture into 1"-inch meatballs. should make 2 dozen.
• 2 in a large skillet, heat oil and brown meatballs. you can do half at a time. drain fat and place in slow cooker.
• 3 for gravy combine cream of mushroom soup, gravy mix, water, lemon peel, thyme. mix well. add bay leaf and then pour mixture over meatballs.
• 4 cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. remove bay leaf and enjoy!