Description
These Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs are a convenient and delicious way to enjoy a classic comfort food dish. Made with lean ground turkey and seasoned with herbs and cheese, these meatballs are cooked to perfection in a savory marinara sauce. Serve them over pasta, in sandwiches, or with zucchini noodles for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the meatballs:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For cooking:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine: ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil. Add meatballs and brown on all sides.
- Transfer meatballs to slow cooker, pour marinara sauce over. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours.
- Serve with preferred sides.
Notes
- Use 93% lean ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Browning meatballs adds flavor but can be skipped for convenience.
- Meatballs freeze well, store in airtight container with sauce for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
