Easy Party Meatballs
📜 Collection: Jill Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Appetizers Classic party meatballs simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce of chili sauce, grape jelly, and lemon juice. A perfect, crowd-pleasing slow-cooker appetizer.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 4 hours | None | 20 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Slow cooker or large pot
- Large mixing bowl
- Grater
- Juicer
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 pounds | Ground Beef | hamburger |
| 1 large | Egg | slightly beaten |
| 1 large | Onion | grated |
For the Sauce
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (12-ounce) jar | Chili Sauce | None |
| 1 (10-ounce) jar | Grape Jelly | None |
| 1 | Lemon | juiced |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Sauce
In a slow cooker or large pot, combine the 1 (12-ounce) jar chili sauce, 1 (10-ounce) jar grape jelly, and 1 juiced lemon. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the jelly melts and the sauce is completely smooth and glossy.
Step 2: Form the Meatballs
In a large bowl, gently mix the 2 pounds ground beef, 1 large slightly beaten egg, and 1 large grated onion with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix to ensure the meatballs remain tender.
Shape the mixture into small, 1-inch party-sized meatballs.
Step 3: Cook
Carefully place the raw meatballs into the simmering sauce.
Cover and cook on low until the meatballs are cooked through and have absorbed the sweet and tangy flavors, about 4-6 hours in a slow cooker or 2-3 hours on the stovetop.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: These meatballs can be made ahead and kept warm in a slow cooker for hours. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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