Grape Jelly Meatballs Recipe: Sweet and Tangy
Classic Grape Jelly Meatballs have with sweet, tangy flavor.
Ingredients
- Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Grape Jelly Sauce:
- 1 cup grape jelly
- 1 cup chili sauce
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard optional
- Optional: Chopped parsley green onions
- Suggested Pairings: Iced tea sparkling cider
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F; line baking sheet with parchment.
- Mix beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, salt, pepper, and garlic powder; form 1-inch meatballs.
- Bake meatballs 15–18 minutes until 160°F.
- Whisk grape jelly, chili sauce, Worcestershire, and mustard in a saucepan; cook 5–7 minutes.
- Taste and adjust the sauce.
- Toss meatballs in sauce; simmer 5 minutes. Serve on a white ceramic platter with parsley or rolls.
Notes
- Use 80/20 beef for juiciness.
- Store in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Try a spicy or vegetarian variation.
- Pair with coleslaw.