Crockpot Lemon Garlic Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes

This Crockpot Lemon Garlic Turkey Meatballs Recipe is a simple and flavorful dish that combines tender turkey meatballs with a zesty lemon garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe allows you to prepare a delicious meal with minimal effort.

Using a slow cooker, you can let the meatballs simmer in the sauce, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or even as a filling for sandwiches.

Easy Crockpot Turkey Meatballs

These turkey meatballs are made with ground turkey, breadcrumbs, and a blend of herbs, then cooked in a tangy lemon garlic sauce. The recipe takes about 6 hours in the crockpot and serves 4-6 people.

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 egg
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix until well combined.
Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
Brown the Meatballs (optional): In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and brown on all sides for about 5 minutes. This step adds extra flavor but can be skipped if desired.

Add to Crockpot: Place the meatballs in the crockpot.
Make the Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix lemon juice, chicken broth, and lemon zest. Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the crockpot.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, until the meatballs are cooked through and tender.
Serve: Serve the meatballs with the sauce over pasta, rice, or in a sandwich.