Meatballs with Sweet and Sassy Sauce

Meatballs made with a blend of ground turkey and beef are simmered in a spicy, slightly sweet sauce that will get your attention! Serve over pasta or rice.

Ingredients

Meatballs:
1 pound ground turkey breast
1 pound ground sirloin
2 eggs, slightly beaten
3/4 cup saltine cracker crumbs
1/4 cup grated Asiago cheese
3 tablespoons minced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Sauce:
1 cup medium salsa
1 can (14-3/4 oz.) reduced-fat and sodium chicken broth
1 can (12 oz.) tomato paste
1/4 cup Equal® Spoonful or Granulated*
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning
Hot cooked rice or pasta (optional)

* May substitute 6 packets Equal sweetener

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425°F. For Meatballs, combine all ingredients. Shape into 1-1/2-inch diameter meatballs. Place on 15 x 10-inch baking pan. Bake 18 to 20 minutes. Remove pan from oven to wire rack.
Meanwhile, for Sauce, combine all ingredients in large saucepan with cover. Place cooked meatballs in sauce. Heat to simmer over medium heat. Simmer, covered, 20 minutes to blend flavors. Serve over hot cooked rice or pasta, if desired.