5 from 750 votes
Easy Grape Jelly Meatballs Recipe
These meatballs combine frozen fully cooked meatballs with a sweet and tangy sauce made from grape jelly, barbecue sauce, and chili garlic sauce. Slow cooking allows the flavors to meld into a slightly spicy, sticky glaze that coats the meatballs well. This recipe relies on simple bottled ingredients for convenience and a consistently balanced sweet and savory taste, making it suitable as a party appetizer or a flavorful snack served hot.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
12
servings as an appetizer
Calories:
342 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 32 oz meatballs frozen, fully cooked
- 1 cup grape jelly we like Smuckers brand
- 1 1/2 cup barbecue sauce we like Sweet Baby Ray's brand
- 2 Tbsp Chili garlic sauce
Instructions
- Add the frozen meatballs, grape jelly, barbecue sauce, and chili sauce into the base of the slow cooker. Mix until well combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours (larger meatballs may take 4-5 hours on low), stirring halfway through cooking. Keep covered and on the warm setting until ready to serve. Garnish with parsley or chives if desired.
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Notes
- The chili garlic sauce adds a mild spicy kick; omit it for a sweeter flavor profile.
- Use fully cooked frozen meatballs for convenience and even cooking.
- Stir the sauce halfway through cooking to ensure the meatballs are evenly coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or chives to add a fresh note before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
342kcal
(17%)
Carbs
35g
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
558mg
(23%)
Potassium
322mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
85IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings as an appetizer
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbs | 35g | |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 558mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 322mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.