Description
These Light Crock Pot Buffalo Turkey Meatballs are a healthier twist on a classic favorite. Juicy turkey meatballs are simmered in a tangy buffalo sauce for a flavorful and easy dish that’s perfect for parties or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground turkey
- ½ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Chopped parsley or green onion for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
- Form into meatballs: Form into 1 ½-inch meatballs using damp hands.
- Brown the meatballs: Lightly coat a skillet with nonstick spray and brown the meatballs in batches over medium heat, turning to brown all sides, about 5–7 minutes total per batch.
- Transfer to crock pot: Transfer the browned meatballs to a crock pot.
- Make the sauce: In a saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the buffalo sauce. Pour over the meatballs in the crock pot and gently toss to coat.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 2–3 hours or until meatballs are fully cooked through.
- Serve: Serve warm with extra buffalo sauce drizzled on top and garnish with parsley or green onion if desired.
Notes
- For a milder version, use a mild buffalo sauce or reduce the amount slightly.
- These meatballs are great as appetizers or served over rice or salad for a full meal.
- You can also make them ahead and freeze before slow cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 meatballs
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
