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Meatballs with grape jelly in crockpot, sticky glaze, garnished with parsley

Classic Meatballs with Grape Jelly

These classic meatballs with grape jelly are a sweet-and-savory crowd favorite made with frozen meatballs, smooth grape jelly, and BBQ or chili sauce. Perfect for parties, potlucks, and busy weeknights, they come together effortlessly in the crockpot, stovetop, or Instant Pot.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb frozen meatballs
  • 1 cup grape jelly (smooth)
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce or chili sauce

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • mixing spoon
  • measuring cup
  • serving bowl or crockpot

Method
 

  1. Spray the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick spray.
  2. Add the frozen meatballs to the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the grape jelly and BBQ or chili sauce over the meatballs.
  4. Stir well until all meatballs are evenly coated.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, stirring once halfway through.
  6. Stir before serving and keep warm in the crockpot.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 14gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2.1mg

Notes

You can use BBQ sauce, chili sauce, or a mix of both for extra depth. Add red pepper flakes for heat or thin the sauce with 1–2 tablespoons of water if needed. These meatballs freeze beautifully and often taste even better the next day.

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