Description
These juicy Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs are a delicious blend of flavors, perfect for any occasion. Easy to prepare, they’re sure to be a hit at your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- 2 pounds 93% lean ground turkey
- 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium sweet onion, sliced
- 1 and 3/4 cups BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup store-bought or homemade Italian dressing
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg. Add ground turkey, panko breadcrumbs, minced garlic, oregano, salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Mix gently.
- Roll the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 heaping tablespoons each, and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Layer sliced onions in the slow cooker. Pour half of the BBQ sauce and half of the Italian dressing over the onions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and brown the meatballs for about 1 minute on each side.
- Layer the browned meatballs on top of onions in the slow cooker and pour the remaining BBQ sauce and Italian dressing over them.
- Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or high for 3 hours. Serve warm.
Notes
These meatballs can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
For a healthier option, substitute lean ground turkey or a plant-based meat alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg