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Savory Grape Jelly Meatballs Recipe Easy Tangy Chili Sauce Guide

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These savory grape jelly meatballs combine sweet grape jelly with tangy chili sauce for a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for potlucks and game days.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (or half beef and half pork for extra juiciness)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • 1 cup grape jelly
  • 1/2 cup chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently but thoroughly.
  3. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs, about 24 meatballs in total.
  4. Place meatballs about an inch apart on the baking sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
  5. While meatballs bake, combine grape jelly, chili sauce, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until jelly melts and sauce is smooth and bubbling, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Transfer baked meatballs into the saucepan with the sauce. Stir gently to coat and simmer together for 5 minutes.
  7. Serve warm, optionally garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.

Notes

Do not overmix the meat to avoid dense meatballs. Use a scoop for uniform size. Baking keeps meatballs less greasy; pan-frying before baking can add crispiness. Stir sauce frequently to prevent burning. Adjust sauce thickness by adding water or simmering longer. Worcestershire and soy sauce add depth of flavor.

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