Description
These Grape Jelly Meatballs are an effortless crowd-pleaser! Made with just three ingredients, they’re slow-cooked in a tangy, sweet, and savory sauce that’s perfect for parties, potlucks, or game day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs frozen meatballs (beef or turkey)
- 1 cup grape jelly
- 1 ½ cups barbecue sauce (or chili sauce for a tangier kick)
Instructions
- Add ingredients to slow cooker: Place meatballs in the crockpot and pour grape jelly and barbecue sauce over them. Stir to coat evenly.
- Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve warm with toothpicks for an easy appetizer or over rice for a meal.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add ½ tsp red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- Swap BBQ sauce for chili sauce for a more traditional flavor.
- Can be made on the stovetop—simmer everything in a large pot over medium heat for 15-20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (slow cooker) / 20 minutes (stovetop)
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 14g