Meatballs in BBQ Sauce

Name: Meatballs in BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 1 batch
Ingredients: 3 lbs ground chuck (beef); 2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal; 1 (13 ounce) can evaporated milk; 1 cup onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 eggs; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 cups catsup; 2 cups brown sugar; 1 teaspoon liquid smoke; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 cup onion, chopped

Submitted by mark anderson

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Ready In:: 1hr 15mins
Ingredients:: 14
Yields:: 1 batch

ingredients

3 lbs ground chuck (beef)
2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
1 (13 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup onion, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons chili powder
¹⁄₂ teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups catsup
2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
¹⁄₂ teaspoon garlic powder
¹⁄₂ cup onion, chopped

directions

Lightly mix ground beef, oats, evaporated milk, 1 cup onion, eggs, chili powder, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Shape into 1-1/2 inch balls and place in single layer in two 9x13 baking dishes.
Combine catsup, brown sugar, liquid smoke and garlic powder.
Stir in 1/2 cup of onion.
Pour over meatballs.
Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.
These are wonderful and freeze very well.

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Reviews

I used 2lbs ground pork, and one lb group beef because that's what I had on hand. When mixing the meatballs start with only half the can of milk. That's probably all youwill need. When making the sauce i only used 1 cup sugar, and replaced half the ketchup with plain tomato sauce. Don't like it too sweet. I also added about 1/4 cup franks red hot to spice it up a bit. It also helps if you make the sauce in a smallpot on the stove. Just keep the temp low so it doesnt burn.

crbrooks2002
This was enjoyed by the whole family. I definitely will cut the sugar down to between 1 and 1.5 cups, and perhaps reduce the amount of milk as well since they were quite soft. Delicious with rice and a veggie, or even with an egg noodle. Will definitely make again. Made the two dishes complete and will freeze one, then thaw heat and serve.

mdumes
We enjoyed these tonight as our entree, with a side of Recipe #27361 and some green beans. I cut the recipe to 1/8 to serve just the two of us. They turned out a little too soft, but I'm positive that's because I guesstimated some of the ingredient measurements. Took some previous reviewers' advice and used only half the brown sugar, and it was perfect for us. Thanks for sharing this quick, easy recipe! I will definitely make these again.

princessbride029
My faily loved this, the leftovers were ate right away the next day. Great in sandwichs too.

kevins_girl
Great meatballs! I love serving them over rice with a green veggy on the side. Thanks!

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I used 2lbs ground pork, and one lb group beef because that's what I had on hand. When mixing the meatballs start with only half the can of milk. That's probably all youwill need. When making the sauce i only used 1 cup sugar, and replaced half the ketchup with plain tomato sauce. Don't like it too sweet. I also added about 1/4 cup franks red hot to spice it up a bit. It also helps if you make the sauce in a smallpot on the stove. Just keep the temp low so it doesnt burn.

crbrooks2002
These meatballs freeze well (uncooked)i put them into a single layer on a cookie sheet and freeze then bag them ready to go with rice or spagetti or even for subs.I do cut the sauce sugar to one cup ( my preference )and if i'm out of liquid smoke i use Worcestershire sauce instead.

michelle jadaa