BBQ Turkey Meatballs

Name: BBQ Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 45 min
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

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

What's a party without meatballs? We have these at all our big gatherings, but they're also terrific as an easy weeknight meal. This recipe can also be made with ground beef or even store-bought meatballs. —Lisa Harms, Moline, Michigan

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

Directions

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.

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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