Saucy Meatballs

Nothing sassy about these super tasty Saucy Meatballs with a unique ingredient, grape jelly. A great appetizer for your next gathering.

Makes approximately 80-100 meatballs.

Ingredients:

For the meatballs:

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon horseradish
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1
• 750 g lean ground beef 
• 250 g lean ground pork 
• 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs 

For the sauce:

• 1 onion, finely chopped 
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced 
• 1/2 cup water 
• 1/2 cup grape jelly 
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup chili sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar 
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce 

Instructions:

For the meatballs:

1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, horseradish salt and pepper.
3. Crumble the beef and pork into the egg mixture.
4. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over and blend all together with a fork or your hands. Do not overmix. Form the meat mixture into 1 inch balls and place on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Leave a little space between each ball.
5. Bake in the preheated 350°F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until browned, turning them over halfway through the baking time.