Baked Meatballs in Sauce

Time

prep 1:00       total 2:00

Yield

4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

Meatballs

1 lb. ground beef (lean is good)
1 sm. or
1/2 lg. white onion, finely chopped
1 tsp. red chili flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup rolled oats
2 tbsp. evaporated or
whole milk

Sauce

1 sm. onion or
1/2 lg. white onion, chopped
1 cup ketchup or
1/2 cup ketchup and 1/2 cup salsa of your choice
2 tbsp. white vinegar
1 jalapeƱo, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup water
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. Dijon or
grainy mustard (not hot dog mustard!!)
2 tbsp. brown sugar
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

In a bowl, combine all ingredients together. Cover bowl and chill for 15 minutes. Form into desired size meatballs and brown in hot skillet; drain on paper towel. Arrange in a large baking dish.
Sauce

Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil, and boil 5 minutes. Pour sauce over meatballs in baking dish. Bake uncovered for 1 hour in a 350 degree F oven.
Serve over rice or noodles, or with crusty garlic bread, and a crispy green salad.

This can easily be doubled for a potluck or large gathering. From the pound of ground beef, I usually get 25 small meatballs.
Enjoy!

Author's Comments

My mother-in-law gave me this after I had enjoyed it at her home several times. I have since made a few changes that reflect our tastes. It is a bit time consuming to prep, but well worth the effort. Great company dish, and if it is just for 2, you will have leftovers to share or freeze.

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1 Recipe Reviews

sbird52

sbird52 reviewed Baked Meatballs in Sauce on June 8, 2009

I loved this recipe! Made some alterations, instead of oatmeal, I used 2 slices of WW bread,damped w/2% milk and also,substituted red pepper flakes, used Creole seasoning. Delicious!