Homemade BBQ Meatballs

• ground beef (I used 85/15)↗2
• quick oats↗1 cup
• (5‑ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk↗1
• egg, beaten↗1
• onion powder2 teaspoon
• garlic powder↗1 teaspoon
• chili powder↗1 teaspoon
• kosher salt↗2 teaspoon
• ketchup↗2 cup
• brown sugar↗0.5 cup
• apple cider vinegar↗0.25 cup
• liquid smoke essence↗2 tablespoon
• Worcestershire sauce↗2 tablesheet
• ½ teaspoon each: garlic and onion powder0.5 teaspoon
• kosher salt↗1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat: Heat the oven to 350°F (≈ 175°C).

2. 2

   Meatball mixing: Combine all meatball ingredients. Form golf‑ball‑sized balls; place them in two smaller baking dishes or spread them in a large 9×13‑inch pan. (I split between two dishes for a family of four, freezing one later; my sister uses one large pan for a family of six.)

3. 3

   Sauce preparation: Whisk the sauce with a whisk. Pour the sauce over the meatballs.

4. 4

   Baking: Bake the meatballs with sauce for 1 hour. Remove from oven; they will bubble and some oil will separate. Add 2‑3 tablespoons water and stir in the dish; the water emulsifies the sauce, coating the meatballs perfectly.

5. 5

   Finish: Serve the meatballs with mash and green beans! They are extremely tender and tasty. Enjoy.