Cocktail Meatballs I

Name: Cocktail Meatballs I
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 0.5 cup dried bread crumbs; 0.33333334326744 cup chopped onion; 0.25 cup milk; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.25 cup shortening; 12 fluid ounces tomato-based chili sauce; 1.25 cups grape jelly

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Simple meatballs with an unusual chili sauce/grape jelly coating. Quite a combination of tastes and textures. Note: After cooking, I like to keep the meatballs warm in a slow cooker until ready to serve.

Recipe by Jennie

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 10 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

16 meatballs

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
½ cup dried bread crumbs
⅓ cup chopped onion
¼ cup milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup shortening
12 fluid ounces tomato-based chili sauce
1 ¼ cups grape jelly

Directions

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, milk, egg, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and ground black pepper. Mix together, and shape into meatballs.
In a large skillet, heat shortening over medium heat. Add meatballs, and cook until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from skillet, and drain on paper towels.
Add chili sauce and jelly to skillet; heat, stirring, until jelly is melted. Return meatballs to skillet, and stir until coated. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

458	Calories
23g	Fat
53g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 458
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g	29%
Saturated Fat 8g	41%
Cholesterol 72mg	24%
Sodium 1038mg	45%
Total Carbohydrate 53g	19%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 38g
Protein 13g
Vitamin C 8mg	42%
Calcium 41mg	3%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 354mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.