Description
Tender meatballs slow-simmered in a smoky-sweet barbecue sauce, perfect for parties or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground turkey (93/7)
- 1 large egg (lightly whisked)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup minced shallot
- 1/3 cup gluten free breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1.5 cups gluten free BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, egg, olive oil, dijon mustard, shallot, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-tablespoon-size meatballs and place them on the baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until cooked through. Use a thermometer to check for 160°F.
- Transfer the meatballs to a crockpot and pour BBQ sauce over them, tossing to coat. Secure the lid.
- Cook on Low for 2–3 hours or on High for 1 hour, until glossy and tender.
- Serve hot with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.
Notes
These meatballs can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or frozen for quick meals.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 150
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Crockpot, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 725mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg