SWEET AND SASSY MEATBALLS

Sweet and Sassy Meatballs image

Provided by Sheri Mullins

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp a-1 steak sauce,regular
1 c plus 2 tablespoons, chili sauce, divided
3/4 c soft whole wheat bread crumbs
1/4 c dry oatmeal (quick cooking kind)
2 Tbsp onion, chopped
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 c shredded monterey-jack cheese
1 lb lean ground turkey or beef
1 lb italian turkey sausage links, casings removed (if using the beef above, omit this and add 1 pound of ground beef)
1/2 c reduced-sugar apricot preserves

Steps:

1. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, Worcestershire sauce, A-1 Steak sauce and 2 tablespoons chili sauce.
2. Stir in the bread crumbs, oatmeal, onion, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
3. Add cheese and crumble turkey and sausage (or beef) over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls
4. Place on a cookie sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
5. In a large bowl, combine apricot preserves and the 1 cup of remaining chili sauce. Add meatballs and toss gently.
6. Place in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until glazed, stirring every 3 minutes.