Irresistible Slow Cooker Chili Meatballs That Everyone Will Love
Delicious Slow Cooker Chili Meatballs that bring comfort and flavor to your dinner table, perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- - Slow Cooker
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb Ground Turkey can substitute with ground chicken or lean beef
- 1 tsp Onion Powder freshly ground is best
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder or use crushed fresh garlic
For the Chili Sauce
- 1 cup Frozen Corn can use fresh corn
- 2 tbsp Chili Powder adjust to suit heat preference
- 1 tbsp Ground Cumin essential for chili flavor
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes preferably San Marzano
- 1 cup Tomato Sauce homemade works beautifully
- 1 can Black Beans any canned beans can be substituted
- 1 cup Mushrooms can substitute with bell peppers or zucchini
- to taste Salt essential seasoning
- to taste Black Pepper essential seasoning
Optional Toppings
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream adds creamy tang
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese cheddar or Monterey Jack
- 1 medium Sliced Avocado for a fresh addition
Instructions
How to Make Slow Cooker Chili Meatballs
- In a medium bowl, combine the ground turkey with garlic and onion powder, seasoning it with salt and pepper. Form the mixture into 20-24 walnut-sized meatballs.
- While shaping the meatballs, dice the onion and slice the mushrooms to get them ready for the chili sauce.
- In a small bowl, blend the remaining garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and cumin.
- Place the meatballs in a single layer at the bottom of the crockpot. Pour the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce over them, followed by the diced onion, sliced mushrooms, black beans, and frozen corn.
- Evenly sprinkle your spice mixture over all the ingredients in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 3-4 hours, stirring gently halfway through.
- Taste your chili and add more salt and pepper if needed before serving.
- Optional: Top with sour cream, shredded cheese, or fresh avocado.
Notes
These meatballs are versatile and can be made with various proteins. They also make great leftovers that taste even better the next day.