BARBECUE GLAZED MEATBALLS

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Stock your freezer with these meatballs and you'll always have a tasty appetizer on hand. We even like to eat them as a main dish with rice or noodles on busy weeknights. -Anna Finley, Columbia, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
3 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
SAUCE:
2-1/2 cups ketchup
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons liquid smoke, optional
1-1/4 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls., Place meatballs on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake until cooked through, 15-20 minutes. Drain on paper towels., In a Dutch oven, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add meatballs; heat through, stirring gently. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatball and sauce mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.