Chafing Dish Meatballs

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
1/3 cup minced onion
1/4 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shortening
1 (12-ounce) bottle chili sauce
1 (10-ounce) jar grape jelly

Combine first 9 ingredients, mixing well; shape into 1-inch meatballs. Cook in hot shortening over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until browned. Drain on paper towels. Combine chili sauce and grape jelly in a medium saucepan; stir well. Add meatballs; simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve in a chafing dish. Yield: 5 dozen.


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