Slow Cooker Porcupine Meatballs with Marinara Sauce

Makes 5 servings

Ideal slow cooker size:  6 quart  

Cooking time:  3-5 hours

• 1 lb extra lean ground turkey
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/2 cup uncooked instant brown rice
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1 cup milk
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 (24 oz) can marinara sauce

1.  Combine meat, garlic, salt, pepper, rice, bread crumbs, milk and tomato paste in a bowl.

2.  Shape into meatballs with an ice cream scoop. Place in the bottom of a slow cooker, in a single layer.
3.  Pour marinara sauce over the top of the meatballs.
4.  Cover and cook on LOW 3-5 hours.

Recipe Credit: 365 Days of Slow Cooking