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BBQ Turkey Meatballs

BBQ Turkey Meatballs Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb (450 g) lean ground turkey
  • ½ cup (30 g) panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup (240 ml) BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey (optional)

Method
 

  1. Stir breadcrumbs and milk together in a large bowl; let sit 2 minutes. Whisk in egg, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add turkey and mix gently until just combined.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll mixture into 16 golf-ball sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, to 165°F (74°C) internal temp.
  3. While meatballs bake, combine BBQ sauce, vinegar, and honey in a skillet over medium heat. Simmer 4 to 5 minutes until thickened.
  4. Transfer baked meatballs to the sauce. Toss to coat and cook on low heat 2 minutes, turning once.
  5. Plate the meatballs and spoon remaining glaze over top. Serve hot.

Notes

An instant-read thermometer is the best way to know they’re done. If you overbake even by a couple of minutes, turkey meatballs dry out fast, so pull them right at 165°F.