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homemade meatballs with bbq sauce on top

BBQ Meatballs in the Oven

Rachel
Delicious BBQ Meatballs made in the oven
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 40 -80 meatballs

Ingredients
  

  • MEATBALLS:
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 12 oz can evaporated milk
  • 1 cup oatmeal
  • 1 cup cracker crumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions or dried onions
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce optional
  • BBQ SAUCE:
  • 1 cup bbq sauce
  • 1 cup ketchup

Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients (mixture will be soft) and shape into walnut-size balls up to small clementine-size balls
  • Place meatballs on parchment paper lined baking sheet in a single layer
  • Bake 350ยบ F 40-60 minutes
  • Check the temperature of meatballs in a thermometer to ensure doneness.
  • Mix Sauce and spoon onto meatballs
  • Bake for another 5-10 minutes to heat sauce on meatballs

Notes

I freeze the baked meatballs to reheat at another time. I usually freeze in ziplock bags the amount I will need for each meal.
I will also use slice leftover meatballs, to make meatball sandwiches. An excellent way to use leftovers!
Keyword beef