Barbecued Meatballs

Submitted by mjad4185

"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: 50mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: dozen
• Serves: 10-12

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.

Reviews

[Boomette]

Great meatballs. I used milk instead of evaporated milk and also used the optional liquid smoke. It adds a wonderful taste to the sauce. Thanks for posting. Made for Name that ingredient tag game

 

[JFluckie]

Super easy and I loved the BBQ.I think I will def make more BBQ next time! :) I served it over white rice.Thanks!

 

[Lavender Lynn]

Easy to do and came out sweet, tender, and beautiful. The entire tray of glistening meatballs is a sight to see! My DH loved these, too. Made for Pick A Chef, April 09.