For a smoother sauce, use a whisk to combine the chili sauce and grape jelly. If the sauce becomes too thick during simmering, add a tablespoon or two of water to thin it out. These meatballs can be made ahead of time and reheated. Store them in the sauce in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve these meatballs as an appetizer, over rice, or in sliders for a fun and flavorful meal.
Sweet and Spicy Cocktail Meatballs
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME30 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS203
These bite-sized wonders are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Savory beef meatballs are lovingly simmered in a luscious, tantalizingly sweet and spicy sauce, creating an irresistible appetizer that will disappear in minutes. Feel free to experiment with ground venison for a unique twist!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate89 g
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Cholesterol116 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein25 g
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Saturated Fat10 g
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Sodium759 mg
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Sugar66 g
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Fat32 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, dry bread crumbs, and milk. Add the ground pepper, parsley, onion, salt, egg, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix lightly but thoroughly until just combined; avoid overmixing. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Shape the beef mixture into 1-inch meatballs. (10 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View In a large skillet, melt the shortening (or heat the oil) over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Remove the browned meatballs and set aside. (15 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, whisk together the chili sauce and grape jelly over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the jelly is completely melted and the sauce is smooth. (5 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Return the browned meatballs to the skillet or saucepan. Pour the sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are evenly coated. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. (30 minutes)
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Sherwood Davis
Jun 17, 2025Easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making these again.
Julianne Hahn
May 22, 2025The sauce is fantastic! I've even used it on other meats like chicken and pork.
Monty Daniel
May 19, 2025These meatballs were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the sweet and spicy flavor combination.
Dejon Cummerata
Dec 17, 2024I used ground venison as suggested and they were amazing! The venison added a nice depth of flavor.