Killer Crockpot Turkey Meatballs

Sometimes you just hit the nail on the head with a first time recipe. And yep, I did it this time. I was so excited about this recipe, that I knew I HAD to share it with you all! I bring you...

CROCKPOT SWEET & SOUR TURKEY MEATBALLS!

Not only are they delicious...they're CLEAN. Healthy & delicious. Love!

You'll need:

1 red onion
1 bag frozen fajita veggies
1 large orange
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp honey OR 1 tbsp pure stevia
2 tbsp corn starch mixed in 2 tbsp water

1.5 pounds extra lean ground turkey
1/2 cup oatmeal
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tsp basil
2 tsp oregano
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp olive oil

2 cups cooked brown rice.

Directions:
Cut the onion in 1" slices. Lay the slices in the bottom of the crockpot. In a blender, blend the peeled orange with 1/3 cup water. Add the orange juice to a sauce pan and heat on medium-high. Add the apple cider vinegar and honey/stevia. Once it gets to a low boil, add the corn starch mixture. Simmer and stir for 1 minute. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the oatmeal, salt and pepper, basil, oregano, and parmesan. Mix well and form in to 1 inch balls. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and brown the outside of the the meat balls. Layer a few meatballs in the bottom of the crockpot, on top of the onions. Layer with half of the sauce. Add half of the fajita veggies, then meatballs, veggies, and sauce. Cook on low for 3 hours. Serve over brown rice.