Barbecue Glazed Meatballs

Name: Barbecue Glazed Meatballs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 dozen
Ingredients: 2 cups quick-cooking oats; 1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 3 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean); SAUCE:; 2-1/2 cups ketchup; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons liquid smoke, optional; 1-1/4 teaspoons chili powder; 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min./batch

Yield 8 dozen

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Test Kitchen Approved

Stock your freezer with these meatballs and you'll always have a tasty appetizer on hand. We even like to eat them as a main dish with rice or noodles on busy weeknights. —Anna Finley, Columbia, Missouri

Ingredients

2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
3 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
SAUCE:
2-1/2 cups ketchup
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons liquid smoke, optional
1-1/4 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls.
Place meatballs on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake until cooked through, 15-20 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
In a Dutch oven, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add meatballs; heat through, stirring gently.

Nutrition Facts

1 meatball: 42 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 93mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

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