These Grape Jelly Meatballs make a great appetizer or a main dish served rice or pasta. It’s perfectly sweet with a slight hint of heat, making a delicious combination for the palate.
I guess I’m making it a regular tradition that when I have company, they make a recipe and I photograph it and share it with you. Soooo, who’s coming to visit? Haha.
Earlier this year my mother-in-law was in for a visit. (Hi Jeannette!) I had this recipe from her, Mom’s Real Good Meatballs with Grape Sauce. However, some of the specifics were missing… a bottle of this and a bottle of that made me a wee-bit nervous. Haha! So, off to the store we went to buy all of the ingredients. I made notes on my recipe while she did her magic… I had a picture, but it was blurry. Imagine her in a cute apron with a lovely pearl necklace, humming as she worked. It was incredibly sweet!
Within an hour, these mouthwatering bites were ready! Delicious… that grape jelly and chili sauce were such a delicious pairing.
Grape Jelly Meatballs
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 2 lbs. ground beef
- 1 egg beaten
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp basil
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 onion chopped
Sauce
- 18 oz. bottle of grape jelly
- 12 oz. bottle chili sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
Instructions
Meatballs
- Mix ingredients together and form into balls.
- Brown on all sides and drain on paper towel.
Sauce
- Mix ingredients and pour over meatballs.
- Cook for 45-60 minutes.
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Liz says
Thanks Kellly and Happy New Year.
Kelly Rowe says
Happy New Year to your as well Liz!! 🙂 HUGS.
Phoenix Richards-Bingham says
It doesn’t say HOW to cook it….on the stove top, in the oven, in the crockpot…..
Phoenix Richards-Bingham says
Never mind…re-read several times and my mind FINALLY saw the process….LOL…sorry.
Heidi says
How do you cook them because I’m not seeing it either
Karen Pope says
Happy New Year Kelly to you and your family! Will you be doing a new Calendar this year?
A group of my “gal” friends are setting our goals (from being healthy, loosing weight, crafting get togethers and some fun hiking and kyacking trips) . Your New Year Resolution Printable’s are perfect!!! Thank you
Kelly Rowe says
Hi Karen!! I finally did decide to do a new calendar — I was on the fence, so January’s went up a bit late. How fun that you and your friends are setting goals together, I love the hiking and kayaking trip ideas 🙂 Happy New Year, Karen! Hugs from St. Louis!
Heidi says
How do you Cook these? Oven?
Erika says
Can I do 1/2 pork & beef, also in a crock pot? This looks like the spot on recipe I have been looking for.