Homemade Jelly Meatballs Recipe

Name: Homemade Jelly Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb (I use Ritz crackers); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 cups tomato sauce; 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional); 32 ounces grape jelly; 3 -4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 dash nutmeg

Servings: persons

2 lbs lean ground beef
2 large eggs
1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb (I use Ritz crackers)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups tomato sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar (optional)
32 ounces grape jelly
3 -4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 dash nutmeg

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*Note* For extra lazy meatballs use frozen meat balls, Heinz Chili sauce, and grape jelly however, I promise its not as good.
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Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
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First, make the meatballs: combine all meatball ingredients in a bowl and mix well; shape into 1-inch balls.
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Brown them in a nonstick frying pan until browned all over; drain on paper towel then place in a large ungreased casserole dish.
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Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
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To make sauce, combine tomato sauce, brown sugar, grape jelly, Worcestershire, dinnamon, and nutmeg in crockpot on low heat and stir until smooth.
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Add meatballs to sauce.
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If you want a lot, this recipe doubles well.

922

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs lean ground beef, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb (I use Ritz crackers), 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Homemade Jelly Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Homemade Jelly Meatballs

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