Description
Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs are a delicious and hassle-free dish that fills your home with irresistible aromas. Tender, juicy meatballs made from lean turkey simmer in a flavorful sauce, making them perfect for family dinners, casual gatherings, or meal prep. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, these meatballs will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 cups pasta sauce (jarred or homemade)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- (Optional) Brown meatballs in a skillet with oil for 2-3 minutes until golden.
- Place meatballs in a slow cooker and pour pasta sauce over them.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until fully cooked and tender.
- Serve over spaghetti or in sandwiches garnished with extra parsley or cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing grated cheese into the meatball mixture. You can substitute ground turkey with chicken or beef based on your preference. Add chopped vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for nutrition and color.