COMFORT MEATBALLS(THE PIONEER WOMAN)

Comfort Meatballs(The Pioneer Woman) image

Provided by Sharon123

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
3/4 cup quick oats
1 cup milk (can use non dairy)
3 tablespoons very finely minced onions
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
plenty ground black pepper
4 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup ketchup
4 -6 tablespoons minced onions
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
2 tablespoons sugar (brown sugar is good)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 dash hot sauce, such as Tabasco

Steps:

For the meatballs: In bowl, combine the ground beef and oats. Pour in the milk, and then add the onions, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Roll the mixture into tablespoon-size balls and refrigerate them for 30 to 45 minutes to firm.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dredge the meatballs in the flour, and then brown the meatballs in batches until light brown. As they brown, place them into a rectangular baking dish.
For the sauce: Stir together the ketchup, onions, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Drizzle the sauce evenly on the meatballs.
Bake until bubbly and hot, about 45 minutes.