Delicious meatballs in homemade barbecue sauce, great for an appetizer or family dinner. This recipe makes 6 dozen meatballs.
INGREDIENTS:
* Meatballs:
* 3 pounds lean ground beef
* 1 cup evaporated milk
* 1 cup quick oatmeal
* 1 cup fine, dry bread crumbs
* 2 large eggs
* 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
* 1 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
* 2 teaspoons chili powder
* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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* Sauce:
* 2 cups ketchup
* 1 cup brown sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
* dash liquid smoke, if desired
PREPARATION:
Combine meatball ingredients and shape into 1-inch balls. Place in a single layer on cookie sheets lined with waxed paper. Freeze until solid; transfer to freezer bags until ready to cook.
To cook, combine sauce ingredients; stir well. Place frozen meatballs in a 13- by 9-inch baking dish; pour sauce over them. Bake for about 1 hour at 350°. Makes about 6 dozen meatballs.
