Cocktail Meatballs II Recipe
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Cocktail Meatballs II

By: Jordanna 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (43)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 727 | Total Fat: 31.5g | Cholesterol: 122mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2004 by AMKNIGHT   view full review
I adapted this recipe for the crockpot. I used these ingredients, with the addition of fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2006 by MOJOJOJO3745   view full review
This worked out great. Baked meatballs at 375 for 20 minutes. Mixed sauce in crockpot. Tossed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2004 by IAQADAM   view full review
I've received high praise from people who entertain regularly and take pride in their own...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2004 by Luvs2Cook!   view full review
The sauce is awesome, toooooo much bread crumbs in the meat! I'll cut the bread crumbs in half...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2003 by STACEY T   view full review
I have made these meatballs several times - My husband & daughter love them. There is nothing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2006 by mominpa   view full review
I don't know what it is about me but I can never make a recipe exactly as listed. I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2007 by LOISTOO   view full review
These meatballs were a huge hit. I made the meatballs the weekend before our party. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2006 by WileyP Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Taking a hint from previous reviews, I baked the meatballs on a lined cookie sheet at 350F for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2010 by MomZilla (Evin)   view full review
Got a wild craving for this so I made them for dinner. Only change was I used fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2008 by GodivaGirl   view full review
I used sage sausage and ground chuck. I sauteed a combination of minced garlic and celery. I...

 

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