Baked Barbecued Meatballs in Sauce

My mother-in-law gave me this recipe just after we were married and I still make this; a good company dish.

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Meatballs

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons evaporated milk
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Sauce

• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Meatballs

1. Combine all ingredients together and form into small balls. Brown in skillet, drain on paper towel.
2. Place in a lasagna-size baking dish.

Sauce

1. Combine all ingredients together in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil; boil for 5 minutes. Pour over meatballs.
2. Bake uncovered in 350 degrees F oven for 1 hour.
3. Serve with hot rice or noodles and a green salad.

Notes

Recipe can be doubled.

Attribution

Shared with recipegoldmine.com by Bobi, Rdg, Mexico