Barbecued Meatballs

Round up a batch of zesty meatballs to enjoy now and freeze for later.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped onion
• 1  egg, beaten
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1⁄4 lbs lean ground beef

• SAUCE

• 1 1⁄2 cups ketchup
• 2⁄3 cup  packed brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2  drops liquid smoke (optional)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crunble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls. Place 1 inch apart in ungreased 13x9x2 in baking dishes. Combine the sauce ingredients; pour over meatballs.
2. Bake, uncovered, at 350* for 45-50 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160*. Cool. For each serving, place three meatballs with sauce in a small freezer container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
3. To use frozen meatballs: Thaw in the refrigerator or remove from the freezer 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350* for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.