Sweet & Savory Grape Jelly Meatballs
These sweet and savory grape jelly meatballs are a delightful appetizer that combines ground meat with a tangy sauce. Perfect for parties or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup finely minced onion
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup grape jelly
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, minced onion, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the meatballs for about 20 minutes until fully cooked and golden-brown.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine grape jelly, barbecue sauce, and soy sauce, stirring until smooth.
- Remove the meatballs from the oven and transfer to a slow cooker or serving dish.
- Pour the warm grape jelly sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are fully coated.
- If using a slow cooker, set it to low for about 30 minutes to warm in the sauce.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving hot.
Notes
Serve warm and garnish with parsley for added flavor.