Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce Meatballs

Most of us love eating meatballs every now and then. Finding excuses to prepare them for yourself, family, and friends is not an odd concept. But making the same meatball recipe over and over can be a bit monotonous. So, what can we do to change the flavor of your cooking style and still create delicious dishes? Have you ever tried making grape jelly meatballs with chili sauce? If no, then here are some recipes that will definitely make you a fan of them. Check out delicious grape jelly and chili sauce meatballs, that you can serve as hot and spicy appetizers recipes.

Delicious Meatball Recipes

The best thing about grape jelly meatball appetizers is that you can make them for a casual dinner or for cocktail parties. Serving with spicy or sweet sauces can really bring out the delicious flavors of the meatballs.

Spicy Cocktail Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 package frozen meatballs
• One 12 oz jars chili sauce
• One 10 oz jar grape jelly
• Water, as needed
• Salt and black pepper, for taste

Directions

To prepare the recipe, grape jelly meatballs with frozen meatballs, first of all, thaw the meatballs. Preheat the oven at 350ºF. Place the meatballs in a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Place in the oven (middle rack) and cook for about half hour. As the meatballs are cooking, take a pot and mix in jelly, chili sauce, salt and pepper, and water in it. Bring it to boil and let the sauce thicken. Add the cooked meatballs in it and mix everything properly. Simmer for about 10 minutes. Once ready, serve hot.

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 egg
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 can chili sauce
• 1 cup grape jelly
• Salt and black pepper, for taste
• Water, as needed

Directions

Take a large bowl to mix the ground beef, egg, chopped onion, salt and pepper. Combine thoroughly and make meatballs, size depending on your preference. Now in a deep pan, add water, chili sauce, lemon juice, and grape jelly. Add the meatballs next and cook till the meatballs are ready. As soon as they are cooked, serve the meatballs immediately.

Holiday Meatball Appetizers

Ingredients for Meatballs

• ½ cup fine dry breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup onion, minced
• ¼ cup milk
• ¼ cup vegetable shortening
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and black pepper, for taste

Ingredients for Sauce

• One 12 oz bottle chili sauce
• One 10 oz jar grape jelly

Directions

In a bowl, mix all the ingredients, except for the vegetable shortening. Scoop out the mixture to make meatballs, size depending on your preference. Pour vegetable shortening in a deep skillet and brown the meatballs on medium heat. Drain the meatballs on some paper towels and go on to make the meatball sauce recipe. In a pan, combine chili sauce and grape jelly. Stir the ingredients till the jelly has melted. Add the cooked meatballs and simmer for about 30 minutes. Keep stirring till the sauce has thickened. Serve the meatballs on a platter with toothpicks.

Make scrumptious meatballs for your next dinner party or casual family dinners. They are easy to make and always a big hit among everyone. Have fun!