Cocktail Meatballs: 7 Simple Ingredients, Irresistibly Juicy Crowd Favorite
Cocktail Meatballs are tender bite-sized meatballs baked until golden and simmered in a sweet and tangy grape jelly and chili sauce glaze, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1/4 cup finely grated onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup grape jelly
1 cup chili sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar optional
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet.
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Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
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Mix gently and form into 1 inch meatballs.
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Arrange on baking sheet and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until cooked through.
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In a saucepan, combine grape jelly and chili sauce over medium heat until smooth.
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Stir in apple cider vinegar if using.
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Add baked meatballs to sauce and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring to coat.
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Serve warm.
Notes
Do not overmix the meat to keep meatballs tender.
Keep warm in a slow cooker for parties.
Meatballs can be frozen without sauce for up to three months.