Grape Jelly Meatballs

Name: Grape Jelly Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds lean ground beef, 85 to 90 percent fat-free; 1 tablespoon parsley flakes; 2 teaspoons dried leaf oregano; 2 teaspoons dried leaf basil; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1 1/2 cups ketchup, or chili sauce; 1 1/2 cups grape jelly; 2 tablespoons lemon juice, optional

Lean ground beef meatballs are prepared with a sweet-sour sauce featuring grape jelly and ketchup, suitable for baking or slow cooking.

⭐ 3.9 (32 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 45 minTotal: 60 minYields: 12 servings

Category Tags:

Appetizer

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a large baking pan with foil.
Combine all ingredients and shape the mixture into 1-inch balls.
Brown the meatballs in olive oil on all sides in a large skillet over medium heat.
Transfer browned meatballs to the prepared baking pan.
In a separate bowl, thoroughly mix ketchup, lemon juice, and grape jelly.
Pour the sauce over the meatballs and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
Serve immediately or keep warm in a slow cooker or chafing dish.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 299 kcal

Carbohydrate: 30 g

Cholesterol: 67 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 23 g

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Sodium: 597 mg

Sugar: 19 g

Fat: 9 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g