Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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60
servings
1 lb

ground beef

0.5 cup

dry bread crumbs

0.33 cup

minced onions

minced

0.25 cup

milk

1 unit

egg

1 tbsp

parsley

snipped

1 tsp

salt

0.13 tsp

pepper

0.5 tsp

Worcestershire sauce

12 oz

chili sauce

10 oz

grape jelly

Step 1
~4 min

Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, minced onions, milk, egg, parsley, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl.

Step 2
~4 min

Gently mix until just combined to avoid overworking the meat.

Step 3
~4 min

Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.

Step 4
~4 min

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 5
~4 min

Place meatballs on a broiler pan, ensuring they are not touching.

Step 6
~4 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cooked through.

Step 7
~4 min

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce.

Step 8
~4 min

In a saucepan, combine chili sauce and grape jelly.

Step 9
~4 min

Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the jelly is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.

Step 10
~4 min

Once the meatballs are baked, add them to the saucepan with the chili-grape jelly sauce.

Step 11
~4 min

Stir gently to coat the meatballs thoroughly with the sauce.

Step 12
~4 min

Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 13
~4 min

Serve hot as appetizers.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.

Serve with toothpicks for easy serving.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Meatballs can be made ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with crackers or bread.

Serve as part of a buffet.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Potato Salad
Crudités

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Popular appetizer for parties and gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
New Year's Eve
Super Bowl

Occasion Tags

Party
Game Day
Holiday
Potluck

Popularity Score

75/100

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