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Grape Jelly Meatballs

Grape Jelly Meatballs

Delicious Grape Jelly Meatballs made with frozen meatballs, chili sauce, and grape jelly for a sweet and savory appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 meatballs
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • large pot

Ingredients
  

Frozen Meatballs

  • 36 ounces frozen cooked bite-size Italian meatballs do not thaw

Sauce

  • 1 bottle chili sauce such as Heinz (12-ounce)
  • 1 jar Concord grape jelly such as Smucker’s (12-ounce)

Garnish

  • finely chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish, optional

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Place frozen meatballs, chili sauce, and grape jelly in a slow cooker. Stir to combine and coat the meatballs with sauce.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 to 2.5 hours or LOW for 3 to 4 hours until heated through and sauce thickens.
  • For a thicker sauce, uncover and set to high for the last 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • If serving from the slow cooker, turn to the warm setting. Otherwise, transfer meatballs to a serving dish and garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

For a smokier flavor, swap chili sauce with the same amount of barbecue sauce. For a faster version, cook everything in a large pot on medium-low for about 25 minutes. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 3meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg
Keyword appetizer, Grape Jelly Meatballs, Meatballs, party food, slow cooker
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