Ingredients
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk1/3 cup chopped onion1 large egg, lightly beaten3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/4 pounds lean ground beefSAUCE:1-1/2 cups ketchup2/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 teaspoon garlic powder2 drops liquid smoke, optional
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart in ungreased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Combine the sauce ingredients; pour over meatballs
Bake, uncovered, at 350° until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°, 45-50 minutes. Cool. For each serving, place three meatballs with sauce in a small freezer container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
To use frozen meatballs: Thaw in the refrigerator or remove from the freezer 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until heated through, 20-25 minutes.
