BBQ Turkey Meatballs

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What's a party without meatballs? We have these at all our big gatherings, but they also work great for an easy weeknight meal. This recipe can also be made with ground beef or even store-bought meatballs.

BBQ Turkey Meatballs

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 45 min. Cook: 3 hours
YIELD: about 4 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2/3 cup soft bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 pounds ground turkey

  • SAUCE:
  • 1 bottle (20 ounces) ketchup
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375°. Combine egg, bread crumbs, onion and pepper. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. pan. Bake until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes.
  • 2. Transfer meatballs to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Mix sauce ingredients; pour over top. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until meatballs are cooked through.
  • 3.
    Freeze Option:
    Freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

1 meatball: 44 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 188mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.

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