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Mule Train Meatballs Recipe

1 1/2 lbs. Ground Beef
1/2 cup Quick-Cooking Oatmeal
1/2 cup Milk
1 Egg, slightly beaten
1/4 cup minced Onion
2 tablespoon chopped Parsley
1 teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon Pepper
1 cup Grape Jelly
1 cup Catsup
2 tablespoon Dry Mustard
2 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce

Add beef, oatmeal, milk, egg, onion, parsley, salt and pepper to medium bowl and blend well. Shape into 1-inch balls and brown in a large skillet, draining fat when done. Set aside.

In a separate pan, add remaining ingredients and stir over medium heat until jelly melts and mixture begins to boil. Pour jelly mixture over meatballs and simmer for 20 minutes.

Serve warm. Makes 3 dozen bite-size meatballs.