BBQ TURKEY MEATBALLS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 3h45m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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. , 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., Freeze Option: Freeze cooled meatballs in sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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