Strange as it sounds, grape
jelly adds a delightful sweetness to the hearty chili sauce in
which these meatballs are simmered. They are easy to assemble
and your guests will be amazed when they find out the secret
ingredient.
Savory Grape
Jelly Meatballs
- 1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound ground turkey
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/4 cups prepared chili sauce
1/2 cup grape jelly
3 tablespoons lemon juice
- Combine beef, turkey,
egg whites, bread crumbs, pepper and garlic powder. Form into
1-inch balls.
- In a large skillet, mix
together chili sauce, grape jelly and lemon juice. Heat over
medium heat, mixing well.
- Drop meatballs into sauce
without stirring. Cover and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until
meatballs are cooked all the way through. Serve with extra sauce
for dipping.
Makes 10 servings.