Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Turkey Meatballs
Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Turkey Meatballs are a deliciously easy dish that combines sweet and spicy flavors in tender turkey meatballs. Simmered in a rich sweet chili sauce, these meatballs are perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Serve them over rice or as finger food, and watch them disappear in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce (plus more for serving)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, and half of the sweet chili sauce until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together the remaining sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and grated ginger.
- Place the meatballs in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them, ensuring they are fully covered.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours or on high for approximately 2 hours until cooked through.
- Serve hot with extra sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider briefly searing the meatballs before placing them in the slow cooker.- Feel free to substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or beef based on your preference.- Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for added texture.