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Saucy Turkey Meatballs

Name: Saucy Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 15 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup old-fashioned oats; 3/4 cup fat-free evaporated milk; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey; SAUCE:; 2 cups ketchup; 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons Liquid Smoke, optional; 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

15 servings

Updated: Nov. 06, 2022

It's easy to turn lean ground turkey into these moist, tender meatballs. Ideal for informal gatherings of family and friends, the appetizers feature a tangy sauce that my guests find delicious.—Janell Fugitt, Cimarron, Kansas

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Ingredients

1 cup old-fashioned oats
3/4 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
SAUCE:
2 cups ketchup
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons Liquid Smoke, optional
1/2 teaspoons garlic salt

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on a rack coated with cooking spray in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the sauce ingredients; pour over meatballs. Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts

3 each: 217 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 695mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat.

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