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Grandma's Cocktail Meatballs Recipe

Recipe by: phosmane

"Easy and delicious meatball recipe that is perfect for holiday or family events. Cooked on stove but can be kept warm in a slow cooker set to Warm. Try currant jelly in place of the apple, if you please."
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Directions
  • Prep15 m
  • Cook30 m
  • Ready In45 m
  • 1Mix together beef, crackers, egg, and onion soup mix in a bowl; shape into about 50 1-inch balls.
  • 2Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs in hot oil, about 2 minutes per side.
  • 3Stir apple jelly and ketchup together in a large pot over medium-high heat; cook and stir until the jelly melts and the mixture is smooth. Stir the wine into the jelly mixture, add the meatballs, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until the meatballs are cooked through, about 25 minutes.
Ingredients
  • 8 servings
  • 442 cals
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/4 cup crushed saltine crackers
  • 1 egg
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 14 ounces apple jelly
  • 13 ounces ketchup
  • 1/2 cup red wine
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    442
    22%
  • Fat:
    18.2
    28%
  • Carbs:
    47.5
    15%
  • Protein:
    21.1
    42%
  • Cholesterol:
    94
    31%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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