Saucy Meatballs

Name: Saucy Meatballs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup dry bread crumbs; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 pounds ground beef; 1 bottle (14 ounces) ketchup; 1 jar (12 ounces) grape jelly; 1 medium onion, finely chopped

Mini meatballs in a sweet, tangy sauce are definitely family friendly. They're a hit as an appetizer or for supper. Try them served over noodles. —Trish Berg, Dalton, Ohio

Ingredients

2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef
1 bottle (14 ounces) ketchup
1 jar (12 ounces) grape jelly
1 medium onion, finely chopped

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls.
Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
In a large saucepan, combine the ketchup, jelly and onion. Cook and stir over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until jelly is melted. Pour over meatballs. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes longer or until sauce is bubbly.