One-Pot Turkey Meatball Sweet Potato Marinara – Cozy Slow Cooker Comfort

Chef Emma knows the secret to a cozy family dinner: juicy turkey meatballs simmered low and slow in rich marinara, with hearty sweet potatoes absorbing all the flavor. One pot does it all, warming up cold evenings and providing protein-packed comfort.

It’s a set-and-forget slow cooker recipe that brings out the best in lean turkey, tender sweet potatoes, and classic Italian spices—a meal that feels like Sunday, any night of the week.

Turkey Meatball Sweet Potato Marinara – One Pot

Juicy turkey meatballs simmered in rich marinara with sweet potatoes. A cozy, protein-packed slow cooker dinner—perfect for family nights and meal prep.

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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• – 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
• – 2 cups peeled diced sweet potatoes
• – 1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour
• – 1 large egg
• – 3 garlic cloves minced
• – 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• – 1 teaspoon dried basil
• – 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• – 1 teaspoon salt
• – 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• – 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• – 1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce
• – 1 small onion diced

Equipment

• Slow cooker, mixing bowl, spatula, skillet

Method

 

1. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, half the garlic, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Shape mixture into meatballs (about 2 inches diameter).
3. Optional: brown meatballs in a hot skillet with olive oil for 2–3 minutes for extra flavor.
4. Place meatballs and sweet potatoes in slow cooker. Top with onion, remaining garlic, and marinara sauce.
5. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until meatballs are cooked through and potatoes tender.
6. Garnish with fresh herbs. Serve as is or over gluten-free pasta.

Notes

For paleo, use almond flour. Meatballs freeze well; great for meal prep!

Calories: 365 per serving
Protein: 27g per serving

Nutrition Facts

Tips and Variations for Turkey Meatball Sweet Potato Marinara – One Pot

• Add chopped spinach or bell peppers for veggie boost.dashofjazz​
• Switch sweet potatoes for Yukon gold or add carrots.
• Add herbs (basil, oregano) or a pinch of fennel for extra depth.
• Serve over gluten-free pasta, with rice, or as a standalone bowl.

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