Cocktail Meatballs I

Cocktail Meatballs I

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.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Yield:
16 meatballs
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ cup dried bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup shortening
  • 12 fluid ounces tomato-based chili sauce
  • 1 ¼ cups grape jelly

Directions

Step 1
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.

Step 2
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.

Step 3
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 Fat23g 29%
Saturated Fat8g 41%
Cholesterol72mg 24%
Sodium1038mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate53g 19%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars38g
Protein13g
Vitamin C8mg 42%
Calcium41mg 3%
Iron2mg 11%
Potassium354mg 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.

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