Ultimate Party Meatballs

These Ultimate Party Meatballs are your go-to dish for effortless entertaining and crowd-pleasing flavor. Packed with a mix of ground beef and pork, these tender meatballs are seasoned to perfection with Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, and aromatic spices like garlic and onion powder. What sets them apart is the irresistibly tangy and sweet sauce made from grape jelly, ketchup, chili sauce, and a splash of Worcestershire. Baked until golden and simmered in the luscious sauce, these bite-sized appetizers offer a mouthwatering balance of savory and sweet. Ready in under an hour, they’re perfect for serving at holiday gatherings, game-day parties, or anytime you need the ultimate appetizer.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup grape jelly
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 0.5 cup chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, milk, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined but do not overmix.

Step 3

Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced.

Step 4

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until they are browned and cooked through.

Step 5

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the grape jelly, ketchup, chili sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until the sauce is smooth and begins to bubble.

Step 6

Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the saucepan with the sauce. Gently toss to coat the meatballs evenly in the sauce.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 8

Transfer the meatballs to a serving dish, garnish with optional chopped parsley, and serve warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1679.5 grams (1679.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3950

Total Fat 201.50g	258%
Saturated Fat 79.00g	395%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 974mg	325%
Sodium 7827mg	340%
Total Carbohydrate 308.90g	112%
Dietary Fiber 10.50g	38%
Total Sugars 166.30g
Protein 234.70g	469%

Vitamin D 81IU	403%
Calcium 839mg	65%
Iron 20mg	110%
Potassium 1704mg	36%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.5%

Protein: 23.5%

Carbs: 31.0%