10+ Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Recipes
Developed and tested by Robyn Conley Downs
on Oct 29, 2021 (last updated Apr 23, 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!
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili (with Sweet Potato)
Easy slow cooker turkey chili with ground turkey, sweet potato, three beans, bell pepper, and warm spices. A hearty, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner.
Ingredients: ground turkey, canned beans, bell peppers, onion, sweet potato, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, lime juice, and salt.
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Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs (in Marinara)
Easy slow cooker turkey meatballs in marinara with ground turkey, spinach, basil, and parmesan. A healthy, dump-and-go weeknight dinner over pasta.
Ingredients: ground turkey, marinara sauce, basil, spinach, onion, garlic powder, parmesan and salt.
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Slow Cooker Turkey Tacos (Ground Turkey)
Easy slow cooker turkey tacos with ground turkey, tomato sauce, and a simple homemade spice blend. A hands-off weeknight dinner for taco night.
Ingredients: ground turkey, tomato sauce, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, granulated garlic powder, paprika and salt
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Buffalo Turkey Meatballs (Crockpot or Oven-Baked)
Tender and juicy, these 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!
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 Pumpkin Chili (Ground Beef)
Hearty slow cooker pumpkin chili with ground beef, pumpkin puree, kidney beans, and warm spices. A cozy fall dinner for game day or easy weeknights.
Ingredients: ground beef, pumpkin puree, bell pepper, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, spices.
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Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes
Easy slow cooker turkey sloppy joes with ground turkey, onion, bell pepper, and a homemade sauce. A healthy, family-friendly weeknight dinner.
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)
This 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.
Ingredients: ground turkey, onion, carrots, celery, zucchini, tomatoes, stock, spinach, Italian seasoning, olive oil, salt, lemon, and diced tomatoes.
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