BBQ Meatballs

I have made this recipe more times than I can count!  I got the recipe from my mother-in-law years ago, and I finally am getting it onto my blog.  It calls for onions, but I always omit those since my family doesn't care for them.  I included them in the recipe, though, because I know many of you out there like them in your meatballs.  This is a great recipe for the freezer, too!

Here's the recipe:

BBQ Meatballs

1 can evaporated milk
3 lb. hamburger
2 c. quick oatmeal
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 c. chopped onion (I omit)
2 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

     Sauce:
2 c. Ketchup
1 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. yellow mustard (I added this to the original recipe because that's what my mom always put in our BBQ sauce)
1/2 c. chopped onion (I omit)
1-2 Tbsp. liquid smoke (I omit)
1/2 tsp. garlic powder (I omit)

    For meatballs, mix ingredients (I put them in my Kitchenaid mixer--so much better than using your hands!) and form into size of walnuts. Place in flat pan in only one layer. Mix sauce and pour over meatballs. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees.

This recipe freezes great.  Just thaw overnight in fridge and bake as directed.