Barbecued Meatballs

Barbecued Meatballs

1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 small can evaporated milk
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup uncooked rolled oats
1 ½ teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1 egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup ketchup
½ cup water
2 tablespoons white vinegar
6 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons white sugar

Soak oats in evaporated milk for 5 to 10 minutes. Add ground beef, pepper, salt, 3 tablespoons chopped onion, and egg; mix well. Shape into walnut-sized balls and brown* on all sides in a skillet with oil. Set aside. Mix together remaining ingredients and add to skillet. Add meatballs and cooked covered for 30 to 40 minutes. Serve over egg noodles.

Makes 6 to 8 servings

*If you want to cut out the oil, bake the meatballs at 350 degrees on a sprayed rimmed baking sheet for 30 minutes