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Grape Jelly Meatballs

Okay, don’t freak out when you see the ingredients on this one. Yes, grape jelly in the sauce. Trust me, they’re delicious. This is one of the recipes that my family still makes all the time and everyone loves them.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes about 60 meatballs

Ingredients

1 small onion
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 (18-ounce) jar grape jelly
1 (12-ounce) bottle chili sauce

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F.

    Step 2

    Peel and finely chop the onion. Place the ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, eggs, and salt in a large bowl and mix with your hands until thoroughly combined. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until cooked through. Remove the meatballs from the pan and place on paper towels to drain.

    Step 3

    Place the grape jelly and chili sauce in a microwave-safe serving container and stir until combined. Place the meatballs in the sauce and stir until completely coated. (The meatballs can be refrigerated for several days and reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure they are heated through.) Serve with toothpicks on the side.

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