2 lbs. hamburger
1 sm. onion, chopped fine
Salt
1/2 c. water (or more as necessary)
1 c. ketchup
2 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. mustard
3 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. butter

Mix ingredients in column one; make small meatballs and fry until brown.

Simmer ingredients in column two for 15 minutes. Mix simmered sauce with meatballs, or use two small onions and two large cans of baked beans in tomato sauce. Bake at 300 degrees for 2 or 3 hours.