Oven Baked BBQ Meatballs

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Level: Easy

Serves: 8

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Description

This easy recipe for Oven Baked BBQ Meatballs is the best freezer meal idea for double dinners or potlucks.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (12 Oz. Size) Evaporated Milk
  • 2  Eggs, Slightly Beaten
  • 2 cups Saltine Crackers, Finely Crushed
  • 2 pounds Ground Beef
  • 1 cup Finely Chopped Onion, Divided
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
  • ½ teaspoons Pepper
  • 2 cups Ketchup
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Liquid Smoke (optional)

Preparation

In a large bowl, pour evaporated milk and beaten eggs over the crushed crackers. Stir to combine. Add ground beef, 1/2 cup onion, salt, chili powder, and pepper. Mix to combine.

Form meat mixture into 1 1/2- to 2-inch balls. Place meatballs onto a large baking sheet. Bake meatballs at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until browned.

For the sauce, in a small saucepan combine ketchup, brown sugar, remaining 1/2 cup chopped onion, and liquid smoke. Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves.

Place meatballs in a baking pan and spoon sauce over. Place in preheated oven set at 350°F. Bake for 20–30 minutes or until meatballs are heated and sauce is thick and bubbling.

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