10+ Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Recipes (Easy Dinners!)
Developed and tested by Robyn Conley Downs
on Oct 29, 2021 (last updated Mar 17, 2026) 
Ground turkey is one of my favorite proteins for quick, balanced dinners, and when the slow cooker gets involved, things get even easier! And, after testing hundreds of crockpot recipes (!), these recipes are my real-life tested, family-friendly favorites for when time is tight but you still want something warm, filling, and flavorful!
Juicy Crockpot Turkey Meatballs (No Browning Required!)
Okay, so turkey meatballs have a reputation problem. They're either dry, or they require a whole production: browning, baking, or frying. My turkey meatballs do none of that! No egg, no breadcrumbs, and no pre-cooking. Instead juicy crockpot turkey meatballs that go straight into the slow cooker and come out tender every single time.
Ingredients: ground turkey, marinara sauce, basil, spinach, onion, garlic powder, parmesan and salt.
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Slow Cooker Turkey Sweet Potato Chili
Slow cooker turkey sweet potato chili made with ground turkey, three beans, bell pepper, and warm spices. Hearty, filling, and ready with minimal prep.
Ingredients: ground turkey, canned beans, bell peppers, onion, sweet potato, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, lime juice, and salt.
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Crockpot Ground Turkey Tacos
My easy slow cooker turkey tacos combine ground turkey meat with tomato sauce & a few simple spices for the perfect, easy prep taco filling. Make tonight taco night!
Ingredients: ground turkey, tomato sauce, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, granulated garlic powder, paprika and salt
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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili (No Beans)
Calling all pumpkin lovers! Hearty, warming, and simple to prepare, this easy slow cooker pumpkin chili is loaded with tender ground beef, onions, bell pepper, canned pumpkin, spices, and is made without beans. The perfect cozy fall crockpot meal to cozy up with, it's filling, nourishing, and so easy to make!
Ingredients: ground beef, pumpkin puree, bell pepper, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, spices.
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Buffalo Turkey Meatballs (Crockpot or Oven-Baked)
Tender and juicy, my Buffalo ground turkey meatballs are simple to prepare, and come together easily in the slow cooker or baked in the oven; no pre-cooking required! Doused in a spicy homemade Buffalo sauce, it's an easy meal prep + appetizer idea you'll want to make on repeat!
Ingredients: ground turkey, grated onion, almond flour (or breadcrumbs), nutritional yeast (or parmesan cheese), granulated garlic powder, cayenne pepper sauce, butter, and salt.
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Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes
Made with ground turkey meat and a homemade sloppy joe sauce including tomato paste, ketchup, and simple spices, this wholesome slow cooker turkey sloppy joe recipe takes ground turkey from a basic protein to a delicious, craveable family meal!
Ingredients: ground turkey, tomato paste, ketchup, mustard, olive oil, garlic powder, onions, red bell peppers, water and salt.
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Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs
Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs are a quick 30 minute or easy make-ahead crockpot dinner with ground chicken, crushed pineapple, and a homemade naturally sweetened teriyaki sauce.
Ingredients: ground chicken (or pork or turkey), green onion, garlic, ginger, coconut aminos, crushed pineapple, pineapple juice, honey, arrowroot powder (or corn starch), almond flour (or oat flour) and water.
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Turkey Meatball Vegetable Soup (Slow Cooker or Stovetop!)
My easy turkey meatball soup is loaded with vegetables, packed with protein, and the kind of cozy one-pot dinner that gets even better as leftovers. Ground turkey meatballs go right in the and cook directly in the broth, no browning required. Works on the stovetop or in the slow cooker, too!
Ingredients: ground turkey, onion, carrots, celery, zucchini, tomatoes, stock, spinach, Italian seasoning, olive oil, salt, lemon, and diced tomatoes.
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Turkey Apple Chili (Crockpot + Stovetop!)
My easy turkey apple cili hits that perfect savory-sweet flavor combo with ground turkey and sweet apples. Easily made in the slow cooker or stovetop, it's a fun twist on chili you've gotta try.
Ingredients: ground turkey, onion, garlic, cumin, chipotle peppers, apples, tomato sauce, lime juice, and other seasonings
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