Southern Meatballs

Directions

1. 1
   Dice the onion, and in a large bowl combine the onion, ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, salt and pepper.
2. 2
   Mix well.
3. 3
   Roll the meat into 1 1/2 inch balls, and lay them on a baking sheet.
4. 4
   Put them in the freezer for 20 minutes to firm.
5. 5
   Preheat the oven to 375 F.
6. 6
   Put the flour in a dish, and when youre ready to cook the meatballs, remove them from the freezer and roll them in the flour to coat.
7. 7
   Heat about 1/4 inch of olive (or canola) oil over medium-high heat in a heavy skillet.
8. 8
   When a bit of flour sizzles as its dropped into the oil, add meatballs into the pan in a single layer.
9. 9
   Dont crowd the pan.
10. 10
    You can cook them in batches if needed.
11. 11
    Cook until browned and crisp on all sides, and remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil.
12. 12
    Repeat with the rest of the meatballs.
13. 13
    Lay the meatballs in a baking dish, in a single layer.
14. 14
    Whisk together the grape jelly and chili sauce, and pour over the meatballs.
15. 15
    Bake at 375 F for 30 minutes.