Meatballs in Cranberry-Barbecue Sauce
Source of Recipe
ws
Recipe Introduction
servings 12
points 1.6
List of Ingredients
1 can (16 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 egg white
1 pound 93% lean ground turkey or 95% lean ground beef
1 green onion with top, sliced
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional) Recipe
Slow Cooker Directions
Combine cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce in slow cooker. Cover; cook on HIGH 20 to 30 minutes or until cranberry sauce is melted and mixture is hot.
Meanwhile, place egg white in medium bowl; beat lightly. Add turkey, green onion, orange peel, soy sauce, black pepper and ground red pepper, if desired; mix well with hands until well blended. Shape into 24 balls.
Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add meatballs to skillet; cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink in center, carefully turning occasionally to brown evenly. Add to heated sauce in slow cooker; stir gently to coat.
Reduce heat to LOW. Cover; cook 3 hours. Transfer meatballs to serving plate; garnish, if desired. Serve with decorative picks.
(2 meatballs with 2 tablespoons Sauce)
Calories 137
Calories from Fat 27 %
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 19 mg
Carbohydrate 18 g
Fiber 1 g
Protein 7 g
Sodium 206 mg
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