Grape Jelly Meatballs
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Grape Jelly Meatballs
Description
Grape Jelly Meatballs start by mixing ground beef with egg, bread crumbs, garlic salt, milk, and seasonings, then shaping into small meatballs and cooking them in a hot skillet until fully done. The meatballs are then combined with a sauce made from grape jelly and chili sauce, which is gently heated in a crock pot for several hours. This slow simmering softens the meatballs and allows the sweet and tangy sauce to coat them thoroughly.
The resulting dish has tender meatballs with a smooth, sticky glaze from the grape jelly and chili sauce blend. The use of grape jelly adds a sweet contrast to the savory meat, while chili sauce adds subtle heat and depth.
This recipe suits casual gatherings or family dinners and can be served alone or with bread or rice. The make-ahead options for refrigeration or freezing make it convenient to prepare in advance or store leftovers.
Freezing either plain cooked meatballs or meatballs combined with the sauce is an option, and storing in airtight containers keeps them fresh up to a month. Reheat gently before serving to maintain tenderness and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 egg large
- ¾ cup bread crumbs plain
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 Tablespoon milk
- 1 cup grape jelly
- 1 cup chili sauce
Instructions
- Mix beef, egg, bread crumbs, garlic, salt, pepper and milk in large bowl. Shape into small bite size balls. Cook in hot skillet, turning, until completely cooked.
- At this point you can let them cool, and freeze them. Or you can toss them right into a crock pot with the jelly and chili sauce. Turn on low, heat for about 3 hours, serve, enjoy!
Notes
- You can refrigerate the meatballs combined with grape jelly and chili sauce for up to 24 hours before reheating to serve.
- Freeze cooked meatballs alone or with the sauce in airtight containers for up to one month for convenient meal prep.
- Use frozen meatballs as a substitute for freshly made ones when needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 30meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 83 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 83kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 223mg | 9% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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