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Cocktail Meatballs II

SUBMITTED BY: Jordanna PHOTO BY: GodivaGirl

"Everybody loves meatballs at parties, and this recipe won't let you down! Seasoned beef meatballs are simmered in a sweet and spicy sauce. You can also use ground venison instead of the ground beef."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 29 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  1 Hr

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
  • 1/3 cup minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle chile sauce
  • 1 1/4 cups grape jelly

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, dry bread crumbs and milk. Blend in ground pepper, parsley, onion, salt, egg and Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly.
  2. Shape the beef mixture into 1 inch meatballs. In a large skillet, melt the shortening over medium heat and brown the meatballs.
  3. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, mix the chile sauce and grape jelly over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until jelly is melted.
  4. Pour the sauce over the browning meatballs and simmer for 30 minutes, or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2004 by AMKNIGHT
I adapted this recipe for the crockpot. I used these ingredients, with the addition of fresh... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2004 by Luvs2Cook!
The sauce is awesome, toooooo much bread crumbs in the meat! I'll cut the bread crumbs in half... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2003 by STACEY T
I have made these meatballs several times - My husband & daughter love them. There is nothing... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2006 by MOJOJOJO3745
This worked out great. Baked meatballs at 375 for 20 minutes. Mixed sauce in crockpot. Tossed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2004 by IAQADAM
I've received high praise from people who entertain regularly and take pride in their own... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2006 by mominpa
I don't know what it is about me but I can never make a recipe exactly as listed. I added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by Peewee
Big hit at party - no leftovers! My husband loved them! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2008 by GodivaGirl
I used sage sausage and ground chuck. I sauteed a combination of minced garlic and celery. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2007 by LOISTOO
These meatballs were a huge hit. I made the meatballs the weekend before our party. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2006 by suzie
the reciepe is great,in fact i prepared it just this evening...However, the reciepe i did use... MORE