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Barbecue Meatballs

I came across this recipe while living abroad many years ago. These meatballs are as finger-licking good as barbecued ribs but easier to eat.—Dane Harvill, Mosca, Colorado

26 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Cook: 45 min.

Ingredients

2 eggs
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef
SAUCE:
1-1/2 cups water
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chili sauce
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash Worcestershire sauce

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over
mixture and mix well. With wet hands, shape into 1-in. balls. In a
large skillet, brown meatballs in small batches over medium heat,
turning often. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm; drain.
In the same pan, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil over

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Barbecue Meatballs (continued)

Directions (continued)

medium heat. Reduce heat; add the meatballs. Simmer, uncovered, for
30 minutes or until sauce is absorbed. Yield: 6-1/2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3 each) equals 110 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 35 mg cholesterol, 339 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 8 g protein.