Deer Meatballs

Total Time: 1 hr 4 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 34 mins

Ingredients

• 1 medium egg, lightly beaten
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 lbs ground deer meat
• 1 cup ketchup
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe

• 1 in a bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. crumble beef over mixture and mix well. shape into 1" balls.
• 2 place in a greased 13" x 9" baking dish. bake uncovered at 350 for 18-20 mins or until meat is no longer pink.
• 3 while meat is cooking, combine the sauce ingredients in a saucepan. bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer for 2 mins, stirring frequently. pour over meatballs. bake 10-12 mins longer.