High-Protein Crockpot Turkey Meatballs

Servings: 5–6 | Calories: ~420 per serving | Estimated Cost: ~$8–$10 total

These high-protein crockpot turkey meatballs are a lighter comfort food made with whole ingredients and no seed oils. Slow cooked in a simple tomato sauce, they turn out tender, flavorful, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• High-protein crockpot meal
• Clean, simple ingredients
• Light but filling
• Kid-friendly
• Versatile for leftovers

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground turkey
• 1 egg
• ½ cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 3 cups crushed tomatoes
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for richness)

Instructions

• In a bowl, mix ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
• Roll into medium meatballs and place in the crockpot.
• Pour crushed tomatoes and chicken broth over the meatballs.
• Drizzle with olive oil if using.
• Cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
• Gently stir once halfway through.
• Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Clean Ingredient Notes

• Use tomatoes with only tomatoes and salt.
• Turkey stays moist when slow cooked.
• Breadcrumbs can be swapped for gluten-free.

Substitutions & Variations

• Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.
• Add spinach during the last 10 minutes.
• Use ground chicken if preferred.

Storage Instructions

• Refrigerate up to 4 days.
• Reheat gently with extra sauce.
• Freezes well up to 2 months.