Instant Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs

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4.7

60 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    548 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

Instant Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs

These grape jelly meatballs use frozen meatballs cooked in an Instant Pot, then coated with a smooth sauce made by combining grape jelly and chili sauce. The sauce provides a sweet and tangy glaze, complementing the meatballs' savory flavor. This method saves time by using pre-made meatballs and yields a sticky, flavorful appetizer or main dish component.

Description

The recipe starts by placing frozen meatballs on a trivet inside the pressure cooker with water underneath to steam cook them quickly. After cooking and draining, the meatballs are combined with a sauce made from heating grape jelly and bottled chili sauce until smooth. This sauce coats the meatballs, giving them a glossy, sweet-spicy flavor and sticky texture.

This dish is suited for serving as a party appetizer or a simple main when paired with sides. The Instant Pot method expedites cooking frozen meatballs and allows the sauce to effectively glaze them. The grape jelly adds sweetness that balances with the heat and tang of chili sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 32 oz frozen meatballs or your favorite frozen meatball
  • 1 c. water
  • 2 ½ c. grape jelly
  • 12 oz chili sauce in bottle

Instructions

  1. Place water in pressure cooker. Place trivet in pressure cooker. Place meatballs on trivet in pressure cooker. 
  2. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. Quick release pressure and remove meatballs from pressure cooker draining water. Cover and keep warm. 
  3. Mix together grape jelly and chili sauce in pressure cooker. Turn to saute and whisk together until smooth. Should take about 5 minutes. 
  4. Mix meatballs into grape jelly mixture. 
  5. Serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 548kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 658mg (27%) Potassium 540mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 40g (80%) Vitamin A 297IU (6%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 548 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 548kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 658mg 27%
Potassium 540mg 11%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 40g 80%
Vitamin A 297IU 6%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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