Roots of a Southern Kitchen

From the kitchen of my grandmother: tangy, sweet meatballs that are perfect for any kind of occasion. Got a football tailgate, baby shower, birthday party? Try these meatballs and you’ll be the star of the show!

Ingredients:

Meatballs:

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups instant oats
• 12 oz can carnation milk
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 3 pounds ground beef

Sauce:

• 2 cups ketchup
• 1 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 tsp liquid smoke
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Steps:

1. Combine all meatball ingredients and roll into bite-sized balls
2. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 min. Remove from oven and drain excess grease.
3. For the sauce, bring ingredients to a boil in a pan until well combined. Pour over meatballs and bake an additional 20 minutes.