Cola Meatballs

By MJH

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.

Ingredients

• 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

Details

Adapted from mrfood.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

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.

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

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

Serve Cola Meatballs over egg noodles.