Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs
Ultra-tender and unbelievably delicious crockpot turkey meatballs made with lean ground turkey, panko, Parmesan, oregano, and basil. Set this easy family favorite in your slow cooker in the morning and enjoy it any night of the week!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 168kcal
Ingredients
Slow Cooker Meatballs:
- 1 pound extra lean ground turkey breast
- 1/4 cup plain panko bread crumbs I like Ian's brand
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg optional
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Slow Cooker Sauce:
- 1/2 medium yellow onion finely chopped (1/3 cup)
- 2 cups of your favorite homemade marinara or store-bought jarred sauce here's my favorite sauce recipe
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix all meatball ingredients with your hands just until combined. Be careful not to over-mix, or the meatballs will be tough. Form the mixture into balls roughly 1- to 1½-inches in diameter (You should have roughly 16 meatballs)
- Scatter the onion over the base of your slow cooker. Arrange the meatballs over the onion, spreading them out in a single layer.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the top, tossing to coat every meatball in sauce. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Serve the meatballs and sauce with your favorite pasta.
Notes
Nutrition is based on using extra lean ground turkey breast with 120 calories per 4-ounce (raw) serving, Ian's Natural panko bread crumbs with 70 calories per 1/4 cup serving, and Rao's Marinara Sauce with 80 calories per 1/2 cup per serving.
**Note: This recipe has been updated and lightened. The original recipe called for 1/2 cup panko, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and omitted the egg. If you prefer to make that version, here is the original recipe's nutrition information: Calories 190, Fat 4g, Carb 15g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 4g, Protein 21g
Nutrition
Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.3g | Protein: 20.4g | Fat: 7.2g | Saturated Fat: 1.7g | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 2.2g