Cola Meatballs

Makes about 4 dozen meatballs.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Yields: 4 dozen

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup  seasoned bread crumbs
• 1  egg
• 1  tablespoon water
• 1⁄2 small onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 small onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  cup ketchup
• 1  cup  cola (DO NOT USE THE DIET TYPE)
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, water, half of the onion, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; mix well. Form into 1-inch meatballs and place in a 9" x 13" baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, including the remaining onion, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; mix well, then pour over the meatballs.
3. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the meatballs are cooked through.