Best 8 Grape Jelly Sweet Sour Meatballs Recipes

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For those who desire a delectable and tangy dish, grape jelly sweet sour meatballs are an exemplary culinary creation that tantalizes the taste buds with their harmonious blend of sweet and sour flavors. This delectable dish, characterized by tender meatballs enveloped in a luscious glaze crafted from grape jelly, vinegar, and an array of aromatic spices, offers a unique and delightful twist on the classic meatball. Whether served as an appetizer, main course, or party snack, these meatballs are guaranteed to captivate and satisfy even the most discerning palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRAPE JELLY SWEET & SOUR MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Grape Jelly Sweet & Sour Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kirby

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 20-24 meatballs, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
1/4 cup onion, finely diced
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 tablespoons water
salt and pepper
2/3 cup grape jelly
2/3 cup chili sauce (or combine 1/2 cup ketchup with hot pepper sauce to your taste.)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Mix ground beef very well with first seven ingredients.
  • Roll meat mixture into about 20 - 24 meatballs, until all of the mixture is used up.
  • Brown meat balls in frying pan with vegetable oil.
  • Turn down the heat to.
  • low, and cover for five to seven minutes.
  • Remove meatballs to a plate and drain off the grease.
  • Add jelly and chili sauce mixture to the pan, letting the jelly melt, and the sauce thicken.
  • Add the meatballs back into the pan, spooning sauce over the meatballs, and simmer for another five minutes or so.

SWEET AND SOUR VEGETARIAN MEATBALLS



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My vegetarian sweet and sour meatball recipe is the most requested recipe from my kitchen! These are delicious and the perfect size for the main appetizer at your next event! Your guests will love them...and will come back for more! I promise! I have served these at so many functions and people swear they are meat! Yes, I deep-fry them! They come out so round and delicious! Test one to be sure the meatballs are done inside. Be careful not to overcook them!

Provided by lvscoffee7

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 25m

Yield 19

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 sleeves crackers (such as Keebler® Town House®), crumbled
1 ½ cups pecan meal
1 ½ cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup sweet onion, minced
¼ cup finely chopped fresh spinach
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
¾ teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
6 large eggs eggs, beaten
½ cup vegetable oil for frying
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (10 ounce) jar grape jelly
1 (12 ounce) jar chili sauce (such as Heinz®)

Steps:

  • Toss cracker crumbs and pecan meal together in a large bowl. Add Colby-Jack cheese, onion, spinach, garlic, parsley, poultry seasoning, and salt. Beat the eggs together in a bowl; incorporate into the mixture.
  • Form meatballs using a 1-inch cookie scoop. Roll smooth.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer. Drop meatballs gently into the hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add grape jelly and stir gently until it's completely melted. Stir in chili sauce until well combined. Add cooked meatballs and stir to coat. Heat through, about 5 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 69.1 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 565.5 mg, Sugar 14 g

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS I



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Meatballs in sweet and sour sauce.

Provided by Tammy Moore

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 5h10m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds ground beef
1 egg
1 onion, chopped
1 pinch salt
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle chili sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup grape jelly

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine beef, egg, onion and salt. Mix together, then shape into little balls.
  • In a slow cooker combine chili sauce, lemon juice and grape jelly. Stir in meatballs and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 136.8 mg, Fat 35.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 98.8 mg, Sugar 29.9 g

GRAPE JELLY MEATBALLS



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Awesome meatballs! I buy my frozen cocktail meatballs at Costco®.

Provided by whatsup12399

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 3h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (32 ounce) jar grape jelly
2 (12 ounce) bottles tomato-based chili sauce (such as Heinz®)
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 (6 pound) bag frozen cocktail-sized meatballs

Steps:

  • Combine grape jelly, chili sauce, and cayenne pepper in a saucepan over medium-high heat; cook until warm, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Place meatballs in a slow cooker and top with grape jelly mixture.
  • Cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 94.3 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 175.7 mg, Sugar 23 g

SAVORY MEATBALLS OR GRAPE JELLY MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Savory Meatballs or Grape Jelly Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by puh-leas-no-coconut

Categories     Meatballs

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1/2 cup minced onion
1/4 cup milk
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 (12 ounce) jar grape jelly
1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce

Steps:

  • 1.COMBINE first 8 ingredients, mixing well; shape into 36 one-inch meatballs.
  • 2.COOK in oil over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes or until browned. Drain on paper towels.
  • 3.COMBINE grape jelly and chili sauce in large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring until well combined, about 3 minutes.
  • 4.PLACE cooked or thawed meatballs in a single layer in skillet coating each meatball evenly with sauce. Cover; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce is bubbly and meatballs are cooked through.
  • 5.TRANSFER glazed meatballs to a chafing dish or slow cooker. Serve with frilly toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.6, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 114.8, Sodium 1312.7, Carbohydrate 58.9, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 35.9, Protein 19.3

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS FROM HEINZ



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This zesty meatball recipe is always a hit with any crowd. The basic, two-ingredient sauce can be switched up by simply combining Heinz Chili Sauce with any sweet spread such as peach jam, grape jelly or mango chutney. And, for the ultimate shortcut, you can use prepared meatballs.

Provided by Heinz

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Heinzitup.com

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup soft, fresh breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
⅔ cup Heinz® Chili Sauce
⅔ cup red currant jelly

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Gently blend beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, garlic, salt and pepper until evenly combined. Form into about 40 bite-sized meatballs.
  • Place meatballs on a foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet; bake for 20 minutes or until cooked all the way through.
  • Combine chili sauce and jelly in a saucepan set over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until jelly dissolves, about 5 minutes.
  • Add cooked meatballs to the sauce; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 60.7 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 680.2 mg, Sugar 21.6 g

ALWAYS PERFECT SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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This recipe has gotten me out of innumerable kitchen emergencies, including unexpected guests, finicky guests, and kids on a hunger strike. It has become so popular in our world that many guests visiting (especially from out of town) request it in advance before they get here. Similarly, many young brides have asked for this recipe as their wedding gift (don't worry--they got a regular gift too!). It can be doubled, tripled, etc., freezes and reheats well, and can handle an almost infinite number of variations (some of which I will include below).

Provided by Sarah Chana

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
garlic powder
onion powder
1 egg
1/4 cup matzo meal
12 ounces chili sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Mix together beef, garlic powder, onion powder, egg, and matzo meal.
  • Form into small balls and set aside.
  • Pour chili sauce into medium saucepan.
  • Refill bottle with water, shake well, and add to pot.
  • Add the brown sugar and lemon juice, and mix.
  • Bring sauce to a boil.
  • Taste and adjust amounts of lemon juice and brown sugar to taste.
  • Drop in meatballs.
  • Return to boil, cover, and simmer for at least 20 minutes (but you can leave it on for much longer if you forget).
  • VARIATION #1:For chili sauce, you can substitute either tomato sauce or tomato juice or diced canned tomatoes, and adjust the sweeteners and water accordingly. You just want it to be a saucy consistency, not too thick or thin. If you use plain tomato juice or sauce, you can add in some garlic powder or other seasoning. The sky is the limit. But, do NOT use spaghetti sauce!
  • VARIATION #2:For matzo meal you can substitute bread crumbs, oatmeal, a little flour, or any other binding agent.
  • VARIATION #3:For brown sugar you can substitute real maple syrup, sugar, honey, grape jelly, or any other real sweetener. (Do not use nutrisweet or any other artificial sweetener!).

SWEET AND SOUR JELLY MEATBALLS AKA JELLY MEATBALLS



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...or Grapeballs or Those Meatball Things You Make! There are a lot of copies of this old favorite out there, and here's my version. It has a few more ingredients than the usual, but they make these tasty tidbits even more incredibly delicious!

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Berries

Time 4h5m

Yield 10-12 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (14 ounce) jar chili sauce (like Heinz)
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (32 ounce) jar grape jelly
1 (7 ounce) can chopped mild green chilies ((4 ounce can can be used too, but I like 7))
3 tablespoons dried onion flakes
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon of your favorite curry powder, to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder
1/4 teaspoon dried chipotle powder, to taste (optional)
2 lbs pre-cooked frozen meatballs (I prefer the ones from Ikea)

Steps:

  • Put all the ingredients but meatballs into the crockpot and mix well.
  • Add the meatballs and stir to coat well.
  • Put the crockpot on low and let cook for 4 hours on low (if you use thawed meatballs, it'll only take a couple of hours in the crockpot, instead).
  • Serve, standing back so you don't get trampled by the rush of the crowd.
  • Note: We've tried other preserves and jam than grape jelly, but the sauce simply didn't taste as good; we're sticking with plain, old grape jelly from now on and will be happy with it. Also, you can use Lil Smokies or sliced smoked sausage instead of the meatballs - a lot of folks use the same sauce for either and both ways are tasty! :)
  • Note 2: the above makes a lot of sauce, a good deal of which will be left over when the meatballs have been eaten. I've found that having a *lot* of sauce is of real benefit when making meatballs in the crockpot - the meat remains nice and moist.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.6, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1020.4, Carbohydrate 76, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 53.1, Protein 2.2

Tips:

  • Use lean ground beef: This will help to keep the meatballs from becoming too greasy.
  • Add some bread crumbs to the meatball mixture: This will help to bind the ingredients together and make the meatballs more tender.
  • Season the meatball mixture well: Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. You can also add other spices, such as chili powder or cumin, to taste.
  • Brown the meatballs before simmering them: This will help to give them a nice flavor and color.
  • Use a good quality grape jelly: This will make a big difference in the flavor of the meatballs.
  • Simmer the meatballs in the grape jelly sauce for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld together and the meatballs to become tender.
  • Serve the meatballs over rice or noodles: This will make a complete and satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

These grape jelly meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. They are also a great way to use up leftover grape jelly. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook meatballs, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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