Barbecue Meatballs

Name: Barbecue Meatballs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6-1/2 dozen.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Appetizers, Comfort Food Recipes
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

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

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 medium heat. Reduce heat; add the meatballs. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until sauce is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts

3 each: 110 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 339mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.

Originally published as Barbecue Meatballs in Taste of Home Ground Beef Cookbook-Book

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valerie.h

Sep 25, 2014

I used half 'n half along with 1-1/2 lbs. ground venison and 1/2 lb. ground pork in place of the beef. Tender and nicely flavored. Thank you!
seattlerains

Jan 26, 2013

Perfect. I doubled the sauce recipe so I had extra. I used 1/2 and 1/2 instead of evaporated milk. I also used Italian breadcrumbs.
PaullyWally

Jun 5, 2012

Tasty. I will make these again.
roesch

Mar 25, 2012

Great recipe ... can be used with homemade or bought meatballs. Quick and easy ... and VERY DELICIOUS