Baked Meatballs In Tomato Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Meatballs In Tomato Sauce

How to Make Baked Meatballs In Tomato Sauce

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large non-stick skillet, sauté 1 cup chopped celery, 1 cup chopped green bell pepper, and 1/2 cup chopped red onion until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
3. In a large bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables with 1 cup cooked brown rice, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
4. Set aside to cool slightly.
5. Once cool, gently incorporate 1.5 lbs ground turkey into the vegetable mixture. Mix until just combined. Shape the mixture into 16 evenly sized meatballs.
6. Lightly grease a large casserole dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
7. Arrange the meatballs in the prepared casserole dish.
8. In a separate large bowl, whisk together 2 (10.75 ounce) cans undiluted tomato soup, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 cup hot beef broth, and 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes.
9. Pour the tomato sauce mixture evenly over the meatballs.
10. Cover the casserole dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
11. Bake for approximately 2 hours, turning the meatballs halfway through cooking. Check for doneness after 1.5 hours; cooking time may vary slightly depending on your oven.
12. Serve hot and enjoy!