Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs
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Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs
Description
The Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs recipe starts with combining ground beef and pork with Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, garlic, onion, breadcrumbs, and milk to form moist meatballs seasoned simply with salt and pepper. After shaping, the meatballs are roasted to develop a browned exterior and ensure even cooking through.
Once baked, the meatballs are placed in a slow cooker with equal parts grape jelly and chili sauce. Cooking on low heat for three hours allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken into a glossy glaze that clings to the meatballs. The resulting dish balances savory, sweet, and mildly spicy notes with a tender interior and a sticky, flavorful coating.
These meatballs are convenient for parties or make-ahead meals. Using store-bought meatballs can simplify the recipe further. They are best served warm directly from the slow cooker and can be accompanied by toothpicks for easy serving.
Ingredients
MEATBALLS***
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese 100 g, grated
- 2 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley chopped
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup milk 122.5 g
- ½ cup dry breadcrumbs 54 g, fine
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small yellow onion finely chopped (about ½ cup
SAUCE
- 1 ¼ cups grape jelly
- 1 ¼ cups chili sauce
Instructions
MEATBALLS
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, beaten egg, cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix together until just combined.
- In a medium bowl, combine the milk, breadcrumbs, garlic, and onion.
- Add milk mixture to the meat mixture being careful not to overwork ingredients.
- Form into desired size meatballs, greasing hands before starting to keep the meat from sticking, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Place in preheated oven and roast until the outsides are browned and they read 165°F on a meat thermometer (about 25 minutes).
SAUCE
- Place the cooked meatballs, grape jelly, and chili sauce in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 3 hours. Serve warm.
Notes
- Store-bought meatballs can be used to simplify the recipe down to three ingredients.
- Ensure meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F during baking for food safety.
- Serve meatballs warm from the slow cooker for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 190kcal | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5
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