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                                            Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 16 Minutes Servings: 8  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    This is a recipe that I used to make all the time when DH and I had Kids at home and money was a big issue. It is off a recipe card from Betty Crocker back in 1971. It's from the  Best before payday dinner  card. I used it alot and still make it once in a while because it is so good. I should put it in my  Money is tight now that I'm retired cookbook . (For future use) Based on Chef Tweaker's review I have moved some of the steps for ease in preparing this dish. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 1/2 lbs ground beef  |  
                                                1 1/2 cups milk  |  
                                                1 cup oats  |  
                                                2 tablespoons onions, grated  |  
                                                1 1/2 teaspoons salt  |  
                                                1/8 teaspoon pepper  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon chili powder  |  
                                                3 medium onions, finely chopped  |  
                                                3/4 cup catsup  |  
                                                3/4 cup water  |  
                                                2 tablespoons vinegar  |  
                                                2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce  |  
                                                1 teaspoon chili powder  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon paprika  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Barbecue Sauce:. 2. In saucepan mix all ingredients for Barbecue Sauce. 3. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. 4. Preheat oven to 350°. 5. Mix all ingredients except Barbecue Sauce. 6. Shape mixture into 16 patties; place in ungreased baking pan, 13 X 9 X 2 inches. 7. Pour Barbecue Sauce over patties. 8. Bake uncovered 1 hour.                              | 
                         
                         
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