Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe
These flavorful sweet and sour meatballs are crafted with homemade meatballs simmered in a simple two-ingredient sauce. A delightful choice for an appetizer or a main course that will impress your guests!
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups grape jelly
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 pounds ground beef 90% lean
- 1/4 cup finely diced onion
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 12- ounce bottle chili sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven's broiler. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with foil and spraying it generously with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, diced onion, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Broil the meatballs for 8-10 minutes, or until they achieve a golden brown exterior.
- While the meatballs cook, prepare the sauce. Melt the grape jelly in a microwave-safe bowl by heating it in 30-second intervals, or use a saucepan over medium heat.
- Once the jelly is melted, whisk in the chili sauce until fully combined.
- Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Place the cooked meatballs into the slow cooker and pour the sauce evenly over the top. Stir gently to coat the meatballs with the sauce.
- Cover and cook on the low setting for 3 hours.
- Before serving, garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh and colorful touch.
Notes
- Adjust the size of the meatballs to your preference, keeping in mind that smaller meatballs may cook faster.
- Using 90% lean ground beef strikes the right balance of flavor and minimal grease.