Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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24
servings
2 lb

ground meat

0.25 cup

cracker crumbs

2 tbsp

margarine

1 unit

apple jelly

small jar

1 pkg

dry onion soup mix

1 unit

egg

14 unit

ketchup

0.5 cup

grape jelly

Step 1
~5 min

Mix ground meat, dry onion soup mix, cracker crumbs, and egg in a large bowl.

Step 2
~5 min

Form the mixture into small balls.

Step 3
~5 min

Brown the meatballs in margarine in a skillet.

Step 4
~5 min

In a slow cooker or electric skillet, melt ketchup, apple jelly, and grape jelly together.

Step 5
~5 min

Add the browned meatballs to the sauce.

Step 6
~5 min

Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.

Step 7
~5 min

Serve the meatballs with small biscuits or alone as an appetizer.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.

Use a leaner ground meat to reduce fat content.

Serve with toothpicks for easy serving at parties.

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 in the sauce.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with small biscuits or rolls.

Provide a variety of dipping sauces.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Potato Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

American

Cultural Significance

Common party appetizer

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Super Bowl
Christmas
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Party
Game Day
Holiday

Popularity Score

70/100

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