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
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, fine dry
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian herb blend
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
For the Sauce
- 1 12-ounce bottle chili sauce
- 1 10-ounce bottle ( grape jelly
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 a few minutes.
- Add the garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, ground beef, and ground pork to the breadcrumb mixture and mix with your hands until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- 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 nicely browned. The USDA minimum safe temperature for ground meat is 160 F, and for ground poultry, it's 165 F.
Prepare the Sauce
- For the sauce, simply combine the chili sauce and grape jelly in a Dutch oven or large saucepan and whisk to blend. Place the pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Add the baked meatballs and heat through.
- 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.
- Provide toothpicks, small plates or bowls, and napkins for serving. Or serve as a main dish with rice.
Notes
If using frozen meatballs, simmer them in the sauce for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
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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