Memere's Party Meatballs

A recipe from my Acadian grandmother. One of her most popular "party" dishes, and often requested by guests and family.

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Meatball Ingredients:

2 pounds ground beef

1 egg, slightly beaten

1 sweet onion, grated

salt and pepper, to taste

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Sauce Ingredients:

1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce

1 (10 ounce) jar grape jelly

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

juice from 1 lemon

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Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Line a baking sheet with foil. Top with a baking rack and coat with cooking spray.

Mix Meatball Ingredients in a large bowl, gently, until just combined. Use a small cookie scoop to form meatballs. Place on prepared baking sheet/rack and put in oven. Bake until browned and cooked through, about 20 - 30 minutes (ovens vary, so cook time will vary).

While meatballs are cooking, add Sauce Ingredients to a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring often, until warmed through.

Add baked meatballs to sauce and stir until coated evenly. Serve warm.

*For an appetizer, place a toothpick in each meatball and serve on a decorative tray (my beloved Memere favored her "Rooster" tray).

*For supper, serve with egg noodles and vegetables of your choice. Mixed, roasted veggies are my personal preference.

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