Savory Slow Cooker Chili Meatballs for Ultimate Comfort Food
Delicious Slow Cooker Chili Meatballs that offer comfort and flavor with every bite, perfect for any family meal.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb Ground Turkey Can be substituted with ground chicken or beef.
- 1 tablespoon Onion Powder Freshly ground is preferred.
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder Adjust for personal taste.
- 1 small Yellow Onion Diced into 1/2-inch pieces.
For the Chili Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Chili Powder Modify for heat preference.
- 1 tablespoon Ground Cumin Essential for flavor depth.
- 1 cup Mushrooms Sliced.
- 1 can Black Beans Rinsed to cut sodium.
- 1 cup Frozen Corn No need to thaw.
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes Using San Marzano is optimal.
- 1 cup Tomato Sauce Enhances flavor richness.
- to taste Salt & Pepper Adjust for seasoning.
Instructions
Preparation
- Combine ground turkey with 1 tablespoon each of onion powder and garlic powder. Add salt and pepper to taste, then mix gently until fully integrated.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a golf ball—aim for 20-24 meatballs.
- Dice the yellow onion and slice the mushrooms thinly.
- Mix remaining onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin in a bowl.
- Layer the meatballs in a single layer in the crockpot. Then add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, onions, mushrooms, black beans, and frozen corn.
- Sprinkle the prepared spice mixture over all the ingredients and gently stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 3-4 hours.
- Adjust seasoning before serving, tasting as you go.
Notes
Optional: Serve topped with fresh cilantro for added color and flavor.