Spicy Meatballs With Sauce Recipe

Name: Spicy Meatballs With Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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 bulk Italian sausage; 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

Servings: persons

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 bulk Italian sausage
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

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.

516

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 egg, lightly beaten, 3/4 cup crushed seasoned salad croutons, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper, and more.

Yes, Spicy Meatballs With Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Meatballs With Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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