Description
These cocktail meatballs are the ultimate party appetizer—juicy, flavorful, and coated in a sweet and tangy sauce. Perfect for serving at gatherings, potlucks, or holidays.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp oil (for frying or baking)
- 1 cup grape jelly
- 1 cup chili sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) or heat oil in a skillet over medium heat if frying.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until just combined and form into small meatballs (about 1 inch).
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes, or cook in a skillet until browned and cooked through.
- In a large saucepan, combine grape jelly and chili sauce over medium heat.
- Stir until smooth and bring to a simmer.
- Add cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 10-15 minutes until fully coated and heated through.
- Serve warm with toothpicks for easy grabbing.
Notes
- You can substitute grape jelly with apricot jam or cranberry sauce for a twist.
- Use pre-cooked frozen meatballs to save time—just simmer in sauce until heated through.
- Keep meatballs warm in a slow cooker for parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking or Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
