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Classic Cocktail Meatballs

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Easy and delicious bite-sized meatballs in a tangy-sweet glaze, perfect for parties and gatherings. This recipe uses a slow cooker to keep them warm and moist.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (18 ounce) bottle chili sauce
  • 1 cup grape jelly

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Roll the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  3. Place the meatballs in a slow cooker.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the chili sauce and grape jelly until smooth.
  5. Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the slow cooker.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, or on high for 1-1.5 hours, until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.
  7. Stir occasionally to ensure the meatballs are evenly coated.
  8. Serve hot with toothpicks.

Notes

  • For a cranberry chili variation, substitute 1 cup of whole berry cranberry sauce for the grape jelly.
  • You can bake the meatballs at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes before adding them to the slow cooker with the sauce to help them hold their shape.
  • These meatballs are a great make-ahead appetizer. Prepare them and the sauce separately, then combine and heat in the slow cooker before serving.

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