Zesty Cocktail Meatballs Recipe

Name: Zesty Cocktail Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 jar (12 Ounce Jar) Grape Jelly; 1 jar 12 Ounce Jar, Chili Sauce, Such As Heinz; 4 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning; 1 cup Bread Crumbs; 2 Tablespoons Dried Onion Flakes; 1 teaspoon Onion Powder; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Nutmeg; Kosher Salt And Ground White Pepper; 1/2 cups Milk; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce; 3/4 pounds Lean Ground Beef; 1/2 pounds Lean Ground Pork; 1 whole Large Egg, Beaten; 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil

Servings: persons

1 jar (12 Ounce Jar) Grape Jelly
1 jar 12 Ounce Jar, Chili Sauce, Such As Heinz
4 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
1 cup Bread Crumbs
2 Tablespoons Dried Onion Flakes
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoons Nutmeg
Kosher Salt And Ground White Pepper
1/2 cups Milk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
3/4 pounds Lean Ground Beef
1/2 pounds Lean Ground Pork
1 whole Large Egg, Beaten
1 Tablespoon Canola Oil

1
In a bowl mix the grape jelly with the chili sauce and taco seasoning.
2
Pour into a medium-sized slow cooker and turn heat on low.
3
Place all the ingredients for the meatballs (except the oil) in a large bowl and mix until combined.
4
Start rolling the meatballs.
5
I make mine small for this recipe so I would say a little smaller than a golf ball.
6
Heat a large non-stick skillet with the oil over medium-high heat.
7
Brown the meatballs on each side.
8
You wont be cooking them all the way through, just searing the outside.
9
Remove them from the skillet and set place in the slow cooker, gently mixing to coat them in sauce.
10
Put the lid on and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
11
Serve with toothpicks.

475

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 jar (12 Ounce Jar) Grape Jelly, 1 jar 12 Ounce Jar, Chili Sauce, Such As Heinz, 4 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning, 1 cup Bread Crumbs, and more.

Yes, Zesty Cocktail 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.

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Zesty Cocktail Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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