Meatballs With Grape Jelly

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Juicy meatballs simmered in a sweet and tangy grape jelly and chili sauce glaze, offering a perfect appetizer or party snack. The combination of savory beef with a hint of citrus makes this dish appealing to both kids and adults, ideal for gatherings or casual family dinners.

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb. ground beef
  • 12 oz. chili sauce
  • 6 oz. grape jelly
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • water
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tbsp. corn flakes
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix ground beef with corn flakes, salt, pepper, and enough water to bind the mixture.
  2. Form approximately 90 cocktail-sized meatballs from the mixture.
  3. Combine chili sauce, lemon juice, and grape jelly in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  4. Add the meatballs singly into the sauce.
  5. Simmer covered for 25 to 30 minutes, then uncover and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

299 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.5g 17% DV
Total Fat 7.1g 9% DV
Carbs 51.6g 19% DV
Fiber 2g 7% DV
Sugar 3.1g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9930.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 617mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 82.3mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 273.5mcg 30% DV
Vitamin C 54.7mg 61% DV
Vitamin D 1.8mcg 9% DV
Calcium 91.5mg 7% DV
Iron 8.2mg 45% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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