Barbecue Meatballs
Taste of Home Ground Beef Cookbook
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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
SERVINGS: 26
CATEGORY: Appetizer 
METHOD:
TIME: Prep: 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 medium heat. Reduce heat; add the meatballs. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until sauce is absorbed. Yield: 6-1/2 dozen.