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.
