Feeding 29

When Austin was baptized,
we asked all our family and the
Pastors and their families to
join us after the service for lunch.

There were 29 of us.

What did I feed a crowd like that?

BBQ Meatballs
(among other things)...
About Two Hundred of 'em!

Always a hit.
A sure win.
Y.U.M.

A lovely lady at a church we attended years ago
faithfully brought these yummy morsels to
church potluck dinners.
Unfortunately, I could never get any on my plate...
they always disappeared so quickly!

So, without ever trying them,
I asked for the recipe.
And she kindly shared.

I'm so glad that she did.
And now...
I'm sure you will be too! :)

~ BBQ Meatballs ~

Meatballs:

1 Egg
5 oz evaporated milk
1 cup quick cooking oats
½ cup finely chopped onion
1 large clove garlic, finely minced
1 ½ lb. ground beef
1 tsp salt
1 tsp chili powder
¼ tsp pepper

Sauce:

1 cup ketchup
¾ cup brown sugar
½ tsp liquid smoke
1 large clove garlic, minced
¼ cup finely chopped onion
Bring all ingredients to boil in a small saucepan.
Reduce heat and simmer for two minutes.
Set aside to pour over the meatballs
when they are done cooking.

Method:

In a large bowl,
combine all meatball ingredients (except the meat).
Mix well and then add the meat.

Mix well once again and form into 1 inch balls.
Place about an inch apart
on a jelly roll pan (cookie sheet with sides).
Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven
for 20 to 25 minutes till cooked through.
Drain and place in 13 x 9 inch pan
and cover with sauce and bake for 10 to 12 minutes longer.
If heating this from cold, 30 minutes is about right.

Comfort food at its finest.

Enjoy! :)

Happy Cooking!
Camille

**I have no idea where the original
recipe for these yummy meatballs came
from...if you do, would you please share
so I may link back to the book/site where
they are found? Thank you! :)