In a large bowl, combine beef, onion, garlic, cheese, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Form mixture into golf ball size meatballs. In medium pot, combine water, ketchup and beer. Bring to a boil. Carefully add meatballs and reduce heat to simmer uncovered. Cook, stirring often, for 1 hour or until desired doneness. Meatballs may be cooked in a crockpot.
Servings: 4