Follow these steps for perfect results
Lean ground beef
Egg
beaten
Fine bread crumbs
Fresh parsley
chopped
Onion
finely chopped
Salt
to taste
Worcestershire sauce
Freshly ground black pepper
Heinz Chile Sauce
Grape Jelly
Fresh lemon juice
Brown sugar
Soy sauce
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) if baking meatballs.
In a bowl, combine ground meat, beaten egg, bread crumbs, parsley, chopped onion, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper.
Mix well to combine.
Form small meatballs, about 1/2 inch to 1 inch in diameter.
If baking: Place meatballs on a parchment or aluminum foil lined pan.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until light brown.
In a medium/large pot, combine Heinz Chile Sauce, Grape Jelly, lemon juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce.
Bring the sauce to a boil.
If adding raw meatballs: Gently place them into the boiling sauce.
Simmer for about 30 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and infused with the sauce.
If adding baked meatballs: Add them to the simmering sauce and simmer for 15 minutes.
Serve hot with toothpicks as an appetizer or over rice as a main course with some veggies on the side.
To freeze leftovers: Cool sauce and cooked meatballs separately. Freeze the sauce and meatballs separately.
When ready to use, thaw the sauce and bring to a simmer in a pot.
Add the thawed meatballs and simmer for about 20 minutes. Serve hot.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar.
Add a dash of hot sauce for extra spice.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be made ahead and reheated.
Garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve with toothpicks as an appetizer.
Serve over rice as a main course.
Pairs well with the sweet and savory flavors.
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