Grape Jelly Meatballs
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3.7
Grape Jelly Meatballs
Description
This recipe calls for combining grape jelly and chili sauce in a slow cooker, then adding pre-cooked or frozen meatballs and stirring to coat thoroughly. The mixture cooks on low heat for four hours, allowing the jelly and sauce to meld into a sweet-savory glaze that clings to the meatballs.
The resulting dish balances sweetness from grape jelly with a mild spiced tang from chili sauce, coating the meatballs with a shiny, thick sauce. The meatballs remain tender, while the sauce gains depth as it reduces slightly during cooking.
These meatballs function well as finger-food appetizers at gatherings or can be served atop rice as a quick, flavorful dinner. Their sweet and savory profile makes them popular across various settings, with grape jelly contributing an easily accessible pantry staple to the sauce.
Variations include using canned cranberry sauce instead of grape jelly. Chili sauce is typically found near ketchup in stores and can be store-brand. Homestyle-style meatballs work best but feel free to use your preferred type.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds meatballs frozen
- 12 ounces chili sauce
- 1 1/2 cups grape jelly
Instructions
- Add the chili sauce and grape jelly to a slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Add the meatballs and stir to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. Serve as an appetizer or over rice as a main dish.
Notes
- Use your preferred style of meatballs; homestyle meatballs work well for best texture.
- If desired, substitute canned cranberry sauce in place of grape jelly for a different flavor.
- Chili sauce is usually located near ketchup; store brand options work fine.
- This simple slow cooker method requires minimal preparation and offers convenient leftovers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 346kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 435mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 354mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 8.8mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3.7
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