MEATBALLS IN BARBECUE SAUCE

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This recipe came from my home ec teacher in high school. I enjoy making it because you can throw it in the oven and still have time to do other things.-Yvonne Nave, Lyons, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers Dinner

Time 50m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
SAUCE:
1 cup ketchup
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Meanwhile, combine the sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour over meatballs. Bake 10-12 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 973mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.