Chafing Dish Meatballs Recipe

A nice, meaty appetizer to serve with the spread.

• Meal Type: Appetizer
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 30-45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup minced onion
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon minced parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
• 1 (10 ounce) jar grape jelly

Directions

1. Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, milk, egg, parsley, salt, Worcestershire and pepper. Shape into 1-inch balls. Cook in hot shortening over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
2. Heat chili sauce and grape jelly together. Add meatballs. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Serve in a chafing dish.
4. Makes 5 dozen.