Barbecued Meatballs

This is from the November/December issue of Quick Cooking and my husband, who is not usually a meatball fan, absolutely loves these. I've made them more times than I can count for our family and for guests.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 10-12
• Yields: 4 dozen

Ingredients

• 1  egg, lightly beaten
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1  cup quick-cooking oats
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped onion
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef

• Sauce

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

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients.
2. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
3. Shape into 1" balls.
4. Place in a greased 13" X 9" X 2" baking dish.
5. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 18 - 20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
6. Meanwhile, combine the sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
8. Pour over meatballs.
9. Bake 10 - 12 minutes longer.