Ingredients
– 2 pounds ground beef (90% lean)
– 2 eggs
– 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko can be used without soaking)
– 1/4 cup finely diced onion (can be minced or grated)
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– 12 ounces chili sauce (regular recommended; sweet chili sauce can be used but changes flavor)
– 1 1/2 cups grape jelly (can substitute apricot jam or cranberry sauce)
– 2 tablespoons parsley for garnish
– Cooking spray
Instructions
1-Preheat the broiler: Preheat the broiler and line a sheet pan with foil, then coat it with cooking spray.
2-In a large bowl: combine 2 pounds ground beef, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup finely diced onion, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
3-Shape the mixture: Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared pan.
4-Broil the meatballs: Broil the meatballs for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
5-Melt 1 1/2 cups grape jelly: Melt 1 1/2 cups grape jelly in 30-second increments in the microwave or in a saucepan over medium heat.
6-Whisk 12 ounces chili sauce: Whisk 12 ounces chili sauce into the melted jelly.
7-Coat a slow cooker: Coat a slow cooker with cooking spray, add the meatballs, and pour the sauce over them, tossing to coat.
8-Cook on low: Cook on low for 3 hours.
9-Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons parsley: Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons parsley and serve.
Last Step:
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Finely mince or grate onion for better texture.
๐ด Meatballs can vary in size; 1 inch is recommended.
๐ Use 90% lean beef to balance flavor and grease.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Broiling, Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 366
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 114mg
