Description
Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs are a delicious and effortless dish that brings hearty flavors to your table. Packed with lean turkey, savory herbs, and a rich sauce, these meatballs create an inviting aroma that fills your kitchen. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, they are sure to impress family and friends alike. With minimal prep and cleanup, you can enjoy this flavorful meal with ease.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey (lean)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup marinara or barbecue sauce
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, garlic powder, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Optionally brown the meatballs in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat for added flavor.
- Transfer the meatballs to a slow cooker and pour your favorite sauce over them.
- Set the slow cooker on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until cooked through.
- Serve hot over pasta or as sliders with fresh rolls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg