10+ Slow Cooker Dinners w/ Ground Turkey
Developed and tested by Robyn Conley Downs
on Oct 29, 2021 (last updated Jan 21, 2026) 
Ground turkey is one of my favorite go-to proteins for quick, balanced dinners, and when the slow cooker gets involved, things get even easier! These recipes are real-life tested, family-friendly, and built for the kinds of nights when time is tight but you still want something warm, filling, and flavorful.
Juicy Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs in Marinara (No Egg)
Full of fresh herbs like basil, and slow simmered in a simple marinara sauce, this slow cooker turkey meatball recipe is packed with protein, and made without breadcrumbs or eggs. Plus, there's no pre-cooking, so it's super easy to prep and the meatballs come out juicy and will truly melt-in-your-mouth.
Ingredients: ground turkey, marinara sauce, basil, spinach, onion, garlic powder, parmesan and salt.
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Turkey Sweet Potato Chili (Slow Cooker + Easy!)
This easy slow cooker turkey chili is packed with lean ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and hearty beans! So simple, delicious and crowd-pleasing, it's a sure hit any time you want a hearty, filling, and nourishing dinner.
Ingredients: ground turkey, canned beans, bell peppers, onion, sweet potato, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, lime juice, and other spices.
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Easy Slow Cooker Turkey Tacos
These 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, juicy, and super delicious, these Buffalo ground turkey meatballs are simple to prepare, and come together simply and easily in the slow cooker or baked in the oven; no pre-cooking required! Doused in a spicy homemade Buffalo sauce, let me show you how easy it is to make.
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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Crockpot Mini Turkey Meatball Vegetable Soup
Crockpot Mini Turkey Meatball Vegetable Soup is hearty one-pot meal that’s packed with the good stuff. A gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, whole30 recipe your family will love.
Ingredients: ground turkey (or ground beef), onion, carrots, celery, zucchini, tomatoes, stock, spinach, Italian seasoning and other spices
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Slow Cooker Paleo Turkey Apple Chili (+ 30-Minute Stovetop Option)
Sweet, spicy, and easy to throw together, Slow Cooker Paleo Turkey Apple Chili is perfect for fall or anytime of year. With a 30-Minute stovetop option you can make this one anytime.
Ingredients: ground turkey, onion, garlic, cumin, chipotle peppers, apples, tomato sauce, lime juice, and other seasonings
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