Moist & Tender Meatballs

These meatballs are great for a busy family. I make up a batch and freeze them in baggies with 15-20 per bag, then fix them on busy weeknights because they do not need to be defrosted. The meatballs are so tender and flavorful and everyone loves them.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 50-60 Meatballs

Ingredients

• 3  lbs  fresh lean ground beef
• 1 (12 ounce)  evaporated milk
• 1  cup oatmeal
• 1  cup  Ritz cracker crumbs
• 2  large eggs
• 1⁄2 cup onion (minced)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder (more if desired)
• 1  dash Worcestershire sauce (optional)
• 1  dash  hot sauce (optional)
•  salt & pepper

• Sauce

• 1 (12 ounce) jar  bottled barbecue sauce (Kraft Spicy Honey)

Directions

1. Mix all meatball ingredients well. Roll into balls and place on a cookie sheet. Place cookie sheet in the freezer. When meatballs are frozen, place in serving-size baggies (plan on 5-7 meatballs per person). (Using a Food Saver works well). Freeze until ready to cook (do not defrost). Place frozen meatballs in a covered casserole dish or dutch oven and pour bottled barbecue sauce (such as Kraft Spicy Honey) or the sauce of your choice over meatballs and bake covered at 350 for 1 hour. Serve over rice or make meatball sandwiches.