Grape Jelly Meatballs
Add grape jelly meatballs to your next party or gathering menu. They're sweet, tangy, and full of flavor!
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
- ⅓ cup dry unseasoned breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 ¾ tsp table salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- ½ pound ground pork
For the Sauce
- 1 12-ounce bottle chili sauce
- 1 10-ounce jar grape jelly
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
Prepare and Bake the Meatballs
- Heat the oven to 350°F and line a large baking or roasting pan with foil. Place a cooling rack in the pan and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg with the milk. Add the breadcrumbs and stir; let stand for 5 to 10 minutes.1 large egg | 1/4 cup milk | 1/3 cup dry unseasoned breadcrumbs
- Add the garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, ground beef, and ground pork to the breadcrumb mixture, then mix with your hands until combined.3 cloves garlic | 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley | 1 tsp Italian seasoning | 1 3/4 tsp table salt | 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper | 1 1/2 pounds ground beef | 1/2 pound ground pork
- Shape the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange them on the rack.
- Bake the meatballs for 35 to 40 minutes, until thoroughly cooked and lightly browned. The USDA minimum safe temperature for ground meat is 160°F.
Prepare the Sauce
- For the sauce, combine the chili sauce and grape jelly in a Dutch oven or large saucepan, whisking to blend. Place the pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Add the baked meatballs and heat through.1 12-ounce bottle chili sauce | 1 10-ounce jar grape jelly
- Transfer the meatballs to a slow cooker or chafing dish set on warm or low, or use a warming tray to keep the meatballs warm.
These can be baked ahead and refrigerated, then reheated in the sauce and transferred to the slow cooker for serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 9gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 416mgPotassium: 154mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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