Grandma B's Very Simple Meatball Appetizers

This is always a hit as an appetizer at cocktail parties or other occasions. A remnant from the 1950s, they’re very simple to make but surprisingly delicious! Love, Mom

ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/3 cup minced onions
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1 Tbsp. snipped fresh parsley
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
12-oz. jar chili sauce
10 oz. jar grape jelly

directions

Mix all ingredients (except chili sauce and jelly) together. Shape into 1-inch balls (quarter size). Melt 1/4 cup shortening in a large skillet. Brown meatballs on medium heat. When brown, remove from skillet, drain off fat. Heat chili and jelly in skillet until jelly melts, stirring constantly. Add meatballs and stir until coated. Simmer 30 minutes. Serve hot in chafing dish or crock pot. Use colored plastic toothpicks to spear. Makes 5 dozen.

Source: Lauren Niosi