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Cocktail Meatballs: A Sweet and Savory Party Favorite

Cocktail Meatballs are a savory and sweet appetizer featuring tender meatballs coated in a flavorful mixture of chili sauce and grape jelly. These meatballs are a perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and sweet, making them a crowd-pleasing dish for any party, cookout, or gathering. With minimal prep time and a delicious result, they’re perfect for serving as a snack or appetizer.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 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

Instructions

  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.

  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.

  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

  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 458 per serving