Slow Cooker Chili Meatballs for Cozy Nights In
Slow Cooker Chili Meatballs are a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for cozy nights in, effortlessly easy to prepare.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb Ground Turkey Can substitute with ground chicken or lean ground beef.
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Freshly ground preferred.
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Chili Sauce
- 28 oz Diced Tomatoes San Marzano enhances sweetness.
- 15 oz Tomato Sauce
- 1 medium Yellow Onion Diced into 1/2-inch pieces.
- 8 oz Mushrooms Sliced before adding.
- 15 oz Black Beans Drained and rinsed.
- 1 cup Frozen Corn No need to thaw.
For the Spicing
- 2 tablespoons Chili Powder Adjust based on spice preference.
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
Instructions
Recipe Steps
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Form 20-24 walnut-sized meatballs.
- Dice the yellow onion and slice the mushrooms into thin pieces.
- In a separate bowl, blend the remaining garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and ground cumin.
- Place the meatballs at the bottom of the slow cooker, then layer diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, yellow onion, mushrooms, black beans, and frozen corn on top.
- Sprinkle your spice mixture evenly over the layers in the slow cooker, and gently stir to combine.
- Cover and set your slow cooker to high for 2-3 hours or low for 3-4 hours.
- Taste your chili and adjust any seasonings as needed.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with fresh cilantro or a sprinkle of shredded cheese before serving.