2003 Saucy Turkey Meatballs

By boandozzy

One serving (3 meatballs) equals 217 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 695 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat.

Originally published as Saucy Turkey Meatballs in Light & Tasty October/November 2002, p37

Ingredients

• SAUCE:
• 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
• 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

Preparation

Step 1

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. Yield: 15 servings.