Greek-Style Slow cooker Sausage and Artichokes

• cooking spray
• ground turkey↗1 lb

  uncooked

• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ground sage↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• small new potatoes, scrubbed,unpeeled↗8
• frozen artichokes, hearts9 ounces
• dried oregano↗1⁄2 teaspoon

  crushed

• black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• canned chicken broth↗1 cup
• cornstarch↗1 tablespoon
• lemon juice↗1 tablespoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Coat 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray.

2. 2

   Season turkey with salt and sage; shape into 1 inch balls, add to skillet and brown on all sides, about 3 to 5 minutes; remove and place in 4 to 5 quart slow cooker.

3. 3

   Add potatoes, frozen artichokes hearts, oregano, pepper and broth; cover and cook on high heat 5 to 6 hours.

4. 4

   (note when layering the ingredients in your slow cooker, arrange the artichoke hearts near the top so they do not overcook. It isn't necessary to thaw the artichokes first).

5. 5

   About 15 minutes before serving; spoon cornstarch into a cup, add 1 tablespoon of the slow cooker liquid and lemon juice; stir well.

6. 6

   Stir into slow cooker, cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes more.