Tangy Cocktail Meatballs

Submitted by MizzNezz

"These easy meatballs are sweet-tangy, they always go fast at a party!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 2mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 4 dozen

ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups quick oats
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 cup minced onion
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 lbs lean ground beef

• Sauce

• 2 cups ketchup
• 1 1⁄2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup minced onion
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves

directions

1. In lg bowl, beat eggs.
2. Add all remaining ingredients; mix well.
3. Shape into 1-1/2 inch balls.
4. Place on 2 13x9 baking pans.
5. Bake, uncovered, at 375* for 30 minutes.
6. Drain; place all meatballs on one pan.
7. In saucepan, bring all sauce ingredients to a boil.
8. Pour over meatballs.
9. Bake, uncovered for another 20 minutes.

Reviews

[SailorDave]

A wonderful tangy sweet meatball appetizer. I reduced the size to about and inch in size and doubled the amt. of meatballs.

 

[Midge Plourde]

I only made the meatballs,and boy were they ever messy to roll. I think next time I'll add a little less milk. I will try your sauce next time also.

 

[lshapka]

The sauce for this recipe is quick, easy, and delicious. I made this for my boyfriend's 50th and they were a hit. They were devoured and I received many compliments.

 

[millersean443]

I love this recipe, I use frozen meatballs and usually serve it over mashed potatoes. Sauce is perfect. If you're looking to change it up add some worcestershire into the sauce. Different taste, just as good.

 

[HisPixie]

I have this recipe, also, and it is a family favorite! Sometimes I'm lazy and make the meatballs a bit bigger just because they are so messy and it makes A LOT. The ones in the photo are a little bigger. Also, my recipe just says chopped onions but I liked *minced* much better, as this recipe calls for. I will be sure to mince the onions next time! They are messy to make but so very good!