Barbecue Turkey Meatballs

By barbie24

Calories: 279; Fat: 11.4g; Protein: 29.5g; Carbs: 14.2g; Fiber: 2g; Cholesterol: 98mg; Iron: 2.4mg; Sodium: 540mg; Calcium: 61mg

* Serving size: 4 meatballs and 1/3 cup sauce

* SUGGESTION: Serve with simple mashed potatoes on the side

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with mild green chiles (such as Del Monte)
• 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
• 3 tablespoons Italian-seasoned dried breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• Cooking spray

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place first 6 ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth.

2. Combine turkey, breadcrumbs, and chili powder in a large bowl; using wet hands, shape into 16 meatballs.

3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly coat pan with cooking spray. Add meatballs; cook 2 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Add tomato mixture to pan; bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 6 minutes or until the meatballs are done.