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Barbecue Turkey Meatballs

Serve these with mashed potatoes.  They are super easy to make and the bbq flavor is a nice twist on the traditional meatball.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 2 ½ Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 14.5oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 ½ lbs. lean ground turkey
  • 3 Tablespoons Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • barbecue sauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°.   
  2. Place brown sugar, vinegar, cumin, paprika, cloves, and tomatoes in a food processor and blend until smooth.
  3. Combine turkey, breadcrumbs, and chili powder in a large bowl, add tomato mixture just until the turkey can be shaped into meatballs, about ½-¾ cup.
  4. Shape into small balls and place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
  5. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until done.
  6. Heat remaining tomato mixture on the stove to pour over the meatballs and potatoes or use your favorite barbecue sauce over the top.