BARBEQUED MEATBALLS 
MEATBALLS:

3 lb. ground meat
1 c. regular bread crumbs
1/3 c. Italian bread crumbs
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
3 tbsp. parsley
Dash of salt and pepper
Can add 3 to 4 tbsp. chili sauce for taste (optional)

SAUCE:

1 1/2 (12 oz.) bottle chili sauce
6 oz. (1/2 chili sauce bottle) vinegar
1 tbsp. mustard
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. grape jelly
1/2 c. beer
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 to 3 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. dry minced onions
Dash garlic powder

Meatballs: preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix all ingredients together. Shape into balls (bite size). Place on cookie sheet (ungreased) and bake 20 minutes.

Sauce: Mix all ingredients together in saucepan. Bring mixture to boil, stirring continuously. Once boiling, simmer on low for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally; if mixture becomes too thick just add water. Pour sauce over meatballs and ready to serve.

I like to keep mine in a crock pot for entertaining with a cup of toothpicks.

recipe reviews
Barbequed Meatballs
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 Sandra (South Carolina) says:
Best meatballs ever! This is a hit anytime, anywhere u serve it! I have even gave people this recipe and they come back talking bout how good it was and how much everyone enjoyed it! Highly recommend this one. Now I don't make the meatballs I just use the sauce. I buy my meatballs pre-made.
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 Kim (Ohio) says:
Excellent recipe! I have made these twice now and they are an instant hit. My suggestion is to make the meatballs and sauce the night before and let sit in the fridge in a crockpot. The meatballs are better the next day when they have a night to absorb the sauce. I serve with toothpicks. These also made great sandwiches if there are leftovers.
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 Michelle (New York) says:
Hi,
I will definetely use this recipe for the superbowl. Can you tell me what kind of chili sauce, mustard and vinegar is recommended?
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 Deb (Rhode Island) says:
Yes...my veggie friends have requested I make these for the Christmas eve party since 2004!

 

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