GRANDMA'S COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

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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.

Provided by phosmane

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds ground beef
¼ 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
½ cup red wine

Steps:

  • Mix together beef, crackers, egg, and onion soup mix in a bowl; shape into about 50 1-inch balls.
  • Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs in hot oil, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Stir 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 94.2 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 914.2 mg, Sugar 40.1 g

Nijam hussen
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These meatballs are the best I've ever had. I highly recommend them!


TeakayKhanari Glass
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I'm always looking for new meatball recipes and this one is a keeper. I'll definitely be making these meatballs again.


ariadnaeu
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These meatballs are a great party food. I always make a double batch so I have plenty of leftovers.


Isla Lewis
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I'm not a big fan of cocktail sauce, so I used a different sauce on these meatballs. I used a sweet and sour sauce and it was delicious.


Kimbugwe Teddy
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These meatballs are a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. I always add some chopped carrots and celery to the meatball mixture.


Liaqat G
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I made these meatballs in my slow cooker and they were perfect. I just threw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it cook on low for 8 hours.


Wajid kareem Akhter
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I'm allergic to gluten, so I used gluten-free bread crumbs in this recipe. They turned out great!


Malik Majid Malik Majid
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover meat. I always have some ground beef in the freezer, so I can make these meatballs anytime.


Bosco Victor
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I've made these meatballs several times and they're always a hit. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste great.


JoeAnne Rivers
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my meatballs turned out dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Ayesha Afzal Afzal
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These meatballs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Gati Christian
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I'm not a huge fan of meatballs, but these ones were really good. I especially liked the sauce.


Shain Alom
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These meatballs are a delicious and easy way to add some flavor to your next meal. I highly recommend them!


Sundar Shrestha
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I've tried many meatball recipes, but this one is by far the best. The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is out of this world.


Babalwa Nolubabalo
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! Even my picky kids ate them up.


Waqas Anwar
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These meatballs are a great appetizer or party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and they always disappear quickly.


Ahmad Abdul
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of cocktail sauce, but I'm so glad I did! The meatballs were amazing and the sauce was perfect.


Fungai Maiden
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they always turn out great. They're moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious.


Asad Sial
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These meatballs were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.