Cola Meatballs

Soda isn't just for drinking anymore! Our recipe for Cola Meatballs is a classic one that combines cola and ketchup to make a marvelous meatball sauce. You'll have a hard time saying no to one of these hot-out-of-the-oven, bubbling beauties!

Makes: 36
Cooking Time: 50 min
What You'll Need:

1 1/2 pounds ground beef

1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

1 egg

2 tablespoons water

1/2 cup finely chopped onion, divided

1/2 teaspoon salt, divided

1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided

1 clove garlic, minced

1 cup ketchup

1 cup cola

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped

What To Do:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, water, 1/4 cup onion, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; mix well. Form into 1-inch meatballs and place in a 9- x 13-inch baking dish.

3. In a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients, including remaining onion, remaining salt, and remaining black pepper; mix well then pour over meatballs.

4. Bake 50 to 60 minutes, or until sauce is bubbling and meatballs are cooked through.