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Cocktail Meatballs I

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"Simple meatballs with an unusual chili sauce/grape jelly coating. Quite a combination of tastes and textures. Note: After cooking, I like to keep the meatballs warm in a slow cooker until ready to serve."
Cocktail Meatballs I Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 229 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  55 Min
Original recipe yield 16 meatballs

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 12 fluid ounces tomato-based chili sauce
  • 1 1/4 cups grape jelly

What to Drink?
Wine Zinfandel
Cocktail Seabreeze

DIRECTIONS

  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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by amydoll 
The only way I can give this four stars is after MAJOR changes to this recipe. First, a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2003 by Tracy 
This is soo easy!! I cheat though and use frozen meatballs, put them in a crockpot w/the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by MAGNOLIAWENCH 
Wonderfully tangy meatballs. I bake (rather than fry) the meatballs on a cookie sheet up to 2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by Carrie Magill 
I would never have tried such a strange combo if not for all the positive ratings, but I'm... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2006 by GourmetShea 
I gave this recipe 4 stars since the meatballs, (minus the sauce) were excellent. However, the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2004 by OHIOMOM1 
This is the same recipe I've been using for the past couple years! However, I don't use... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2003 by JANEDF 
I have used this "secret" recipe for years and it always gets rave reviews. It is the most... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2005 by Poookie 
I just use the Costco frozen Italian style beef meatballs. I add a bit of mustard and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by SINGINGPRAISES25 
Excellent, Excellent, Excellent!! I cannot tell you how good these were! I took them to a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by AUDIEWITHFIVE 
I have made this a few times. We really like it! Especially good for potlucks using frozen... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Cocktail Meatballs I

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 458

  • Total Fat: 22.8g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg
  • Sodium: 1047mg
  • Total Carbs: 52.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.9g
  • Protein: 12.6g

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