Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Turkey Meatballs
Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Turkey Meatballs are a delicious blend of sweet and spicy flavors, making them perfect for any occasion. These tender, juicy meatballs are effortlessly prepared in your slow cooker, ensuring minimal prep time and cleanup. Ideal for busy weeknights or gatherings, serve them over rice, in sandwiches, or as an appetizer—the irresistible taste will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 (approximately 24 meatballs) 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce (low-sugar)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- With wet hands, shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange them on a plate.
- In another bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Place meatballs in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them. Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve warm with extra sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg