Appetizer Meatballs

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 40 Cuisine: American

Juicy, flavorful meatballs loaded with herbs and spices, simmered in a sweet and tangy chili-jelly sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or party snack, they appeal to fans of hearty, savory bites with a hint of sweetness, making them a crowd-pleasing addition to any gathering.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 Tbsp. onion flakes
  • 2 Tbsp. parsley flakes
  • 1 c. bread crumbs
  • dash garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 c. milk
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 c. chili sauce
  • 1/2 c. grape jelly
  • 3 Tbsp. oil

Instructions

  1. Combine ground beef, eggs, onion flakes, parsley flakes, bread crumbs, garlic salt, pepper, milk, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  2. Form the mixture into small meatballs.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet and brown the meatballs until cooked through, then drain excess oil.
  4. In a saucepan, combine chili sauce and grape jelly and heat until smooth.
  5. Add the browned meatballs to the sauce, cover, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

688 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.7g 27% DV
Total Fat 40g 51% DV
Carbs 69.7g 25% DV
Fiber 3.2g 11% DV
Sugar 15.1g 30% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10184.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 547.8mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 83.8mg 28% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 78.5mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 41.7mg 46% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 3% DV
Calcium 227.3mg 17% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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