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Turkey Enchilada Slow Cooker Meatballs with Cheese

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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 12/28/2016Updated: 06/14/2021

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Perfect for parties or a busy weeknight, these turkey enchilada slow cooker meatballs are easy to make, healthy, and so flavorful! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Perfect for parties or a busy weeknight, these turkey enchilada slow cooker meatballs are easy to make, healthy, and so flavorful!

Small bowlful of turkey meatballs, garnished with sliced green onions.

Disclosure: I’m excited to partner with Old El Paso this year to bring you fresh and flavorful recipes. Thank you for supporting Rachel Cooks by reading about brands we love and use in our own home.

If you’re planning a New Year’s Eve party, these meatballs will be the life of the party. OR if you need a quick, dependable weeknight meal, you can count on these slow cooker meatballs for that too. They have a dual personality: party animal and family man. (Make sure to check out the end of the post for serving notes!)

Pssst: Craving more traditional meatballs? Try these baked homemade meatballs (they’re the best!) or turkey meatballs.

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About these meatballs

The ingredients are simple but pack a punch of flavor. In a large bowl, lean ground turkey is combined with Old El Paso Chopped Green Chiles, chili powder, cumin, and flavorful Monterey jack cheese. Panko breadcrumbs keep everything pulled together. Roll them into balls (see my tip in the recipe for this!) and place on a baking sheet.

Unbaked meatballs arranged in sheet pan.

They’ll go in the oven for a quick broil – this is important to help them keep their shape and to add a great layer of flavor from browning them.

Meal prep tip: You could make them ahead to this point, put them in the fridge or freezer, and heat them in the slow cooker when you need them. 

Baked meatballs in sheet pan.

Then into the slow cooker they go, topped with Old El Paso Mild Enchilada Sauce. They’ll cook in that delicious bath of enchilada sauce for about two hours or until they’re cooked through and full of great enchilada flavor.

Overhead of meatballs in crockpot with sauce.

Top with a little green stuff (sliced green onion or chopped fresh cilantro) and serve hot. If you’re serving them at a party, you could put them on a tray with toothpicks. If they’re family dinner, I’d recommend pairing with some brown rice and grilled or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

If you love the idea of outside the box enchiladas, these chicken zucchini enchiladas from Easy Dinner Ideas look incredible!

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Perfect for parties or a busy weeknight, these turkey enchilada slow cooker meatballs are easy to make, healthy, and so flavorful! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!
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Get the Recipe: Turkey Enchilada Slow Cooker Meatballs

4.67 from 3 votes
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 2 hrs 12 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 27 mins
4 main dish servings
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Perfect for parties or a busy weeknight, these turkey enchilada slow cooker meatballs are easy to make, healthy, and so flavorful!

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 can (4.5 ounces) Old El Paso Chopped Green Chiles, extra juice drained
  • 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 can (10 ounces) Old El Paso Mild Enchilada Sauce
  • Green onions or cilantro to garnish, optional

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, beat egg lightly. Add turkey, Old El Paso Chopped Green Chiles, breadcrumbs, chili powder, cumin, and cheese. Combine until everything is evenly distributed. Do not over mix (use hands or a wooden spoon).
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Form meatballs into approx. 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
  • Turn broiler to high with rack positioned about 4-5 inches from the broiler. Broil meatballs until browned, turning once, about 10-12 minutes. Meatballs will not be cooked through at this point.
  • Transfer to a slow cooker, pour Old El Paso Mild Enchilada Sauce over meatballs, and cook on low for 2 hours or until done (internal temperature of 165°F).
  • Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions or cilantro.

Notes

When rolling turkey mixture into meatballs, Wet hands lightly to help prevent the mixture from sticking.
Sprinkle a little extra cheese on top to add even more cheesy deliciousness.
Make ahead tip: After browning the meatballs, cool and refrigerate, or freeze, until ready to cook with sauce.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1of 4, Calories: 439kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 39g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 177mg, Sodium: 540mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 10g

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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  1. Tye says

    October 5, 2018 at 1:08 pm

    I made these yesterday and they were so good. We ate them all! I am going to make them again with Spanish rice.

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      October 8, 2018 at 10:44 am

      I’m so happy to hear that! They’ll be amazing with Spanish rice, great idea!

      Reply
  2. JulieD says

    January 8, 2017 at 3:20 pm

    Such a great idea!!!! They look so perfect, Rachel!

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  3. Monique @ Ambitious Kitchen says

    January 3, 2017 at 3:43 pm

    These look absolutely insane and so perfect for game day. :)

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      January 4, 2017 at 9:58 am

      Thanks Monique!

      Reply
  4. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says

    December 30, 2016 at 9:23 am

    These are genius! LOVE the combo of enchilada flavors and meatballs!

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  5. Liz says

    December 29, 2016 at 6:49 am

    Perfect appetizer for NYE, but I’d be happy eating a bowlful for dinner!!!

    Reply
  6. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    December 28, 2016 at 6:32 pm

    We’re totally on the meatball train today! I love love love that these are Mexican and made in the slow cooker!

    Reply

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