Grape Jelly Meatballs
A sweet and tangy appetizer, perfect for parties, made with meatballs and a simple grape jelly and chili sauce combination.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 2 pounds Meatballs (frozen or homemade) (Use frozen for speed and convenience.)
For the Sauce
- 1 cup Grape jelly (Classic, smooth jelly works best.)
- 1 cup Chili sauce (Bottled type like Heinz recommended.)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder (Optional for added flavor.)
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder (Optional for added flavor.)
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (Use for heat; adjust to taste.)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (Optional to balance sweetness.)
To Serve
- To taste Toothpicks (For serving.)
- 2 cups Rice or mashed potatoes (Optional bases for main course.)
- 1/4 cup Chopped parsley (For garnish.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Add the frozen meatballs to the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, stir together the grape jelly and chili sauce until combined.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs and stir gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or high for 1.5 to 2.5 hours, stirring once or twice if possible.
Serving
- Once cooked, switch the slow cooker to the warm setting to keep the food warm throughout the party.
- Serve with toothpicks or over rice/mashed potatoes with a sprinkle of parsley.
Notes
For quicker preparation, you can also make them on the stovetop or in the oven. Keep an eye on the sauce not to let it scorch.
Find it online: https://firststeprecipes.com/grape-jelly-meatballs-recipe/
