Slow Cooker Chili Meatballs for Ultimate Comfort Food Delights
Experience the comfort of Slow Cooker Chili Meatballs, a flavorful and easy dish perfect for busy evenings.
Equipment
- - Slow Cooker
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb Ground Turkey or ground chicken or beef
- 1 tbsp Onion Powder freshly ground enhances flavor
- 1 tbsp Garlic Powder use generously
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
For the Chili Sauce
- 1 tbsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tbsp Chili Powder adjust for heat level
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes consider using San Marzano
- 1 cup Tomato Sauce
For Extra Goodness
- 1 cup Mushrooms diced
- 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Frozen Corn add directly frozen
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey with 1 tablespoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently, then shape into 20-24 walnut-sized meatballs.
- While shaping meatballs, dice the yellow onion and slice the mushrooms.
- In a separate bowl, mix the remaining garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and ground cumin.
- Place the meatballs in the bottom of your slow cooker. Layer on the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, followed by the onions, mushrooms, black beans, and frozen corn.
- Sprinkle the prepared spice mixture over the entire layer of ingredients. Gently stir to combine.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to high for 2-3 hours or low for 3-4 hours.
- Before serving, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Notes
Optional: Serve with fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime for a zesty finish.