Barbecued Beefies

This is a recipe that I used to make all the time when DH and I had Kids at home and money was a big issue. It is off a recipe card from Betty Crocker back in 1971. It's from the "Best before payday dinner" card. I used it alot and still make it once in a while because it is so good. I should put it in my "Money is tight now that I'm retired cookbook". (For future use) Based on Chef Tweaker's review I have moved some of the steps for ease in preparing this dish.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1  cup oats
• 2  tablespoons onions, grated
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder

• barbecue sauce

• 3  medium onions, finely chopped
• 3⁄4 cup catsup
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 2  tablespoons vinegar
• 2  tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika

Directions

1. Barbecue Sauce:
2. In saucepan mix all ingredients for Barbecue Sauce.
3. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 350°.
5. Mix all ingredients except Barbecue Sauce.
6. Shape mixture into 16 patties; place in ungreased baking pan, 13 X 9 X 2 inches.
7. Pour Barbecue Sauce over patties.
8. Bake uncovered 1 hour.