Grape Jelly Meatballs
Grape jelly meatballs are a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, making them the perfect appetizer for any gathering. These tender meatballs are coated in a luscious grape jelly and barbecue sauce that will have your guests raving. With minimal ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll find these meatballs disappear faster than you can make them!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (lean)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup grape jelly (high-quality)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your choice)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined without overmixing.
- Form small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, mix grape jelly and barbecue sauce until melted together.
- Once meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the sauce and stir gently to coat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg