Aunt Barb’s Swedish Meat Balls

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 18

Aunt Barb's Swedish Meat Balls that melt in your mouth

by The Chefin Meat

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

562

Sugar

40g

Fat

22g

Aunt Barb's Swedish Meat Balls are a family favorite and a staple at gatherings and parties. The meatballs are made with ground beef seasoned with onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, which gives them a savory flavor that melts in your mouth. The chili sauce and grape jelly mixture provides a sweet and tangy sauce that perfectly complements the meatballs. This recipe is easy to make and can be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd. Whether you are looking for a savory appetizer or a filling meal, Aunt Barb's Swedish Meat Balls are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.	Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce in a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
3.	Form small meatballs out of the mixture and place them on a baking sheet.
4.	Bake meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
5.	In a separate mixing bowl, mix together chili sauce and grape jelly until well combined.
6.	Once the meatballs are done cooking, remove them from the oven and place them in a serving dish.
7.	Pour the chili sauce and grape jelly mixture over the top of the meatballs, making sure that all meatballs are coated in the sauce.
8.	Serve the meatballs hot and enjoy!

PROS

Perfect for parties and gatherings, Aunt Barb’s Swedish Meat Balls are flavorful and easy to make.

They are also versatile, as they can be enjoyed on their own as an appetizer or paired with a side dish like mashed potatoes or noodles for a filling meal.

CONS

While delicious, these meatballs are not the healthiest food choice.
They are high in fat and can be high in sodium depending on the ingredients used in the chili sauce.

Additionally, they may not be suitable for vegetarians or those following a strict kosher or halal diet as they contain ground beef.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these meatballs may not be the healthiest food choice, the ground beef provides protein which is important for maintaining muscle mass and strength.
The garlic and onion used in the recipe have also been shown to have potential health benefits, such as improving heart health and boosting immunity.

	1 lb ground beef , see note below
	12 ounces chili sauce , chunky
	10 ounces grape jelly
	1/3 cup onion , finely minced
	1/3 cup garlic , minced
	1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
	1/2 teaspoon salt , to taste
	1/8 teaspoon pepper , to taste