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party meatballs

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Kelly Lamontagne
@happyhomemaker
Newington, CT

My mom passed away in 2008 but left behind this recipe which she frequently made for parties.

(1 rating)
yield 4 dozen
prep time 2 Hr 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr

Ingredients For party meatballs

  • MEATBALLS:
  • 1 1/2 lb
    ground beef
  • 1/2 c
    coarse bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 1
    egg, beaten
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 2 Tbsp
    cooking oil
  • SAUCE:
  • 1
    12 oz. bottle chili sauce
  • 1
    10 oz. jar grape jelly
  • 1 1/2 c
    water

How To Make party meatballs

  • 1
    Combine beef, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, egg and milk.
  • 2
    Shape into 3/4-inch balls and chill 2 hours.
  • 3
    Take out of refrigerator and place in a shallow pan with the oil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 min.
  • 4
    Prepare sauce by combining chili sauce, jelly and water in a small saucepan.
  • 5
    Bring to a boil.
  • 6
    Meantime, drain excess oil from meatballs, cover with sauce and bake an additional 30 min.
  • 7
    Spoon meatballs into a chafing dish and serve with toothpicks.
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