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Slow Cooker Buffalo Turkey Meatballs
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SkinnyMS

Slow Cooker Buffalo Turkey Meatballs

These lean meatballs are a fantastic choice for a crowd of people or a quiet family dinner.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Slow Cooker
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 274kcal
Author: SkinnyMs.

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

Meatballs

  • 1/4 cup milk non-fat
  • 2 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread crusts cut off
  • 14 ounces lean ground chicken or turkey
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Sauce

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion small, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup hot sauce (I used Frank's Red Hot Original)
  • 4 ounces diced green chiles can
  • 1/2 cup honey optional coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • In a small bowl, soak the bread in the milk. In a large bowl, mix the chicken or turkey, Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, egg, and the bread soaked in milk. Mix well until it becomes compact.
  • Get about a tablespoon of the meat then roll in between your palms to make the meatballs—we made them using a 1 inch scoop. Place them on the baking sheet. Cook for 6 minutes.
  • For the sauce, heat the olive oil on medium-low. Add the onions and garlic and saute until onions are translucent. Add the onions, garlic, and all additional ingredients to a bowl and whisk until smooth.
  • Add enough meatballs to cover the bottom of the slow cooker, then pour on half of the sauce. Add the remaining meatballs and pour the rest of the sauce. Cover and cook on low 2-4 hours, or until meatballs are cooked through.

Nutrition

Serving: 3meatballs | Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 1630mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 10
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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 10
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 10