Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Turkey Meatballs

Tender turkey meatballs simmer in creamy coconut curry sauce with bell pepper and basil for an easy slow-cooker dinner ready in about three hours.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 180 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 egg
• 0.333 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp curry paste
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 can (13.5 oz) unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 0.25 cup fresh basil

Cooking instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon curry paste, garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix just until evenly combined, then shape into 16 meatballs. (about 10 min)
2. Pour the coconut milk into a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in the remaining curry paste, lime juice, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add the sliced bell pepper. (about 5 min)
3. Nestle the meatballs into the sauce in a single layer. Cover and slow-cook on Low for about 3 hours, until the centers reach 165°F on an instant-read thermometer and the sauce is hot. (about 180 min) — Low
4. Stir in the basil and let the meatballs rest in the sauce for 5 minutes before serving. (about 5 min)