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Grandma Eva's Meatballs

My grandma's meatball recipe is always a crowd pleaser! I love making them for potlucks, days and even making a batch just to put in the freezer for quick dinners. They are savory and a little sweet so perfect over pasta or mashed potatoes!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 10 people
Calories 460 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Large Bowl
  • 1 Small Mixing Bowl
  • 2 Baking dishes

Ingredients
  

  • 13 oz. Evaporated Milk (one small can)
  • 3 lbs Ground Chuck
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 cup Onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 2 cups Ketchup
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 TBLS Liquid Smoke
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 cup Onion (chopped)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your over to 350 degrees.
  • Mix the Evaporated Milk, Ground Beef, Oatmeal, Eggs, 1 cup onion, Garlic Powder, Salt, Pepper, Chili Powder in a large Bowl.
  • Roll meatballs to size, we make them about the size of a golf ball and place in the baking dishes.
  • Then set them to teh side so you can make the sauce.
  • In a second bowl mix the Ketchup, Brown Sugar, Liquid Smoke, Garlic Powder, and remaining 1/2 cup of chopped onion. Once this mixture is mixed spon it over the meatballs making sure to top each meatball.
  • Then place your meatballs into the oven for one hour at 350 degrees.
    Let them sit for a few minutes after you take them out of the oven and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 24gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 1010mgPotassium: 537mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 366IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 3mg
Keyword beef, ground beef, make ahead, meatballs
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