Beefballs with Barbecue Sauce or Ruby Sauce

• 2 lbs. lean ground beef
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 small onion, finely minced
• 1 cup finely crushed cracker crumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk

Directions

Combine meatball ingredients and form into 1-inch meat balls. Bake in shallow baking dish on rack in 350 degree F oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until done.

Pour desired sauce over beefballs and place beefballs in crockpot, frying pan, or fondue pot. Serve warm.

Barbecue Sauce:

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp. prepared mustard
• 1 tsp. horseradish
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder

Directions

Saute' onion in butter until tender. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 15 minutes. pour over beefballs and keep warm.

Ruby Sauce:

Ingredients

• 1-16 oz. can jellied cranberry sauce
• 1 cup bottled barbecue sauce
• 2 Tbsp. frozen orange juice concentrate

Directions

Combine ingredients, blending until smooth. Heat until warm. Pour over beefballs or use as a dip.

By Robin from Washington, IA