BBQ Venison Meatballs

BBQ Venison Meatballs
Yield: 6 servings

Meatballs:

• 1 pound ground venison (may substitute elk or beef)
• ½ cup 2% milk
• ¾ cup rolled oats
• ½ cup minced fresh onion
• ¼ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. black pepper

Sauce:

• 1 cup ketchup
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup grated onion
• 2 Tbsp. vinegar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ tsp. black pepper

Directions:

1. Combine venison, milk, oats, onion, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Use a sturdy spoon or clean hands to mix well. Shape meat mixture into 12 1-inch balls, and place in a shallow 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
2. Combine all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and stir well. Pour sauce over meatballs.
3. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 1 hour, turning over twice.