BBQ Turkey Meatballs

I got this recipe when I first joined the Sautter family. Judy has made it for a long time and it was always a main dish that everyone looked forward to. She served it over rice but it can also be served over mashed potatoes.

First step is the meatballs: (picture excludes ground meat)

1 1/2 lb ground Turkey or Beef

1/2 cup oatmeal
1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 can evaporated milk

1/2c bread crumbs
1 egg

1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder

Mix altogether in a bowl. I use my hands, but you can use a spoon....i like to know it is really mushed together.

Roll or pretty much shape into golf ball size balls and place in a casserole dish in a single layer. This step gets kinda messy.

Second Step is the Sauce:

1 cup ketchup

1/2c brown sugar
1/2 tsp liquid smoke

1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup chopped onion (optional)

Mix altogether in a small bowl and spoon over meatballs.

Third Step is baking:

Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. stir meatballs and return to oven for 10 more minutes. Cook rice while meatballs are cooking and serve meatballs over rice. It is really good with a little extra sauce over the rice also. This is a great meal to freeze or make the night before or during a morning nap. Then just pop it in the oven when you are ready. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we all do.

The finished product

Please let me know if you have ANY questions. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!