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Jelly Meatballs

A delicious combination of savory meatballs coated in a sweet and tangy jelly sauce, perfect for parties and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup grape jelly
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Large skillet
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, egg, salt, and pepper.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  4. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake them in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
  6. While the meatballs are baking, mix the grape jelly and barbecue sauce in a skillet over medium heat.
  7. Once the meatballs are done baking, transfer them to the skillet with the sauce and gently coat them.
  8. Let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for about 5 minutes.
  9. Transfer the meatballs to a serving dish, spooning extra sauce over the top.

Notes

Serve with toothpicks as an appetizer or alongside rice or mashed potatoes for a main dish.