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sweet and sour appetizer meatballs

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Recipe by
Lori L (JostLori)
@jostlori
San Diego

A trusty old recipe that makes fabulous finger food for parties and football games.

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yield 6 -8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 2 Hr 15 Min
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For sweet and sour appetizer meatballs

  • MEATBALLS (OR USE 2 LBS. PRE-MADE FROZEN MEATBALLS)
  • 2 lb
    ground beef
  • 1/2 c
    bread crumbs
  • 2
    eggs, beaten
  • garlic salt, to taste
  • 1 pinch
    dry mustard
  • salt & pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 c
    minced onion (to taste)
  • FOR THE SAUCE
  • 1 jar
    (12 oz) welch's grape jam
  • 1 1/2 jar
    (12 oz) heinz chili sauce

How To Make sweet and sour appetizer meatballs

  • 1
    If using pre-made frozen meatballs, go to Step 3 or 4
  • 2
    Make meatballs: combine all meatball ingredients and shape into appetizer size balls (about 1 inch diameter). Add a bit of oil to a skillet and brown the meatballs in batches. They don't have to cook through. Set aside.
  • 3
    Wipe out the skillet and add the jam and chili sauce. Heat through to blend. Add the meat balls, cover and simmer for 1 hour. Check frequently to make sure they don't burn.
  • 4
    OPTIONAL: you can make these in a slow cooker. Just blend the jam and chili sauce in the slow cooker. Add the meatballs and stir to combine. Cook on low for 4 hours.
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