Crockpot Turkey Meatballs

These Crockpot Turkey Meatballs are tender, flavorful, and slow-simmered in a rich tomato sauce made with garlic, herbs, and crushed tomatoes. Perfect over pasta or veggies or served in sandwich rolls with melty mozzarella, they’re a comforting, family-friendly dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword Crockpot Turkey Meatballs

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 7

Total Time 7 30

Servings meatballs

Calories 77kcal

Author Michelle

Ingredients

1½ pounds ground turkey
½ cup plain breadcrumbs
¼ cup milk
½ small sweet onion finely chopped
1 large egg
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Sauce

2 cans crushed tomatoes (28 ounces each)
1 can diced tomatoes (15 ounces)
½ small sweet onion finely chopped
4 garlic cloves minced
2 teaspoons sugar (optional to cut the acid)
1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Parmesan and fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Combine all meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix together using clean hands until all ingredients are incorporated.
Roll meat mixture into 1-inch balls. Place meatballs directly into the base of your slow cooker. Set aside.
In a separate large mixing bowl, add all sauce ingredients. Stir to combine.
Pour sauce over meatballs.
Cover and cook on Low for 7-8 hours or High for 3-4 hours.
Serve immediately topped with fresh chopped basil and grated Parmesan.

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Notes

While rolling meatballs, lightly wet your hands with cold water to prevent the meat mixture from sticking to your hands.
Use a store-bought sauce instead of the homemade one to save some time.
Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freezer Directions: Prepare and cook meatballs in sauce. Allow to cool. Place in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating on the stovetop.

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