TANGY MEATBALLS

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A family favorite, these tend meatballs make a popular hors d'oeuvres at parties. The easy homemade barbecue sauce boasts terrific smoky-sweet flavor.-Jane Barta, St. Thomas, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large eggs
2 cups quick-cooking or rolled oats
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
SAUCE:
2 cups ketchup
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 to 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add oats, milk, onion, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Add the ground beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes; drain. , Place all of the meatballs in 1 of the pans. In a saucepan, bring all sauce ingredients to a boil. Pour over meatballs. Return to the oven and bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until meatballs are done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 991mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

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