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Bowl of glossy grape jelly meatballs garnished with fresh parsley, ready to serve.

Grape Jelly Meatballs

Sweet, tangy, and savory grape jelly meatballs the ultimate party appetizer that’s always a crowd-pleaser. Just three main ingredients, easy to make, and perfect for potlucks, holidays, and game day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Inactive/Slow Cooker 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Appetizer, Party Food
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Frozen or homemade meatballs _ About 40 pieces
  • 1 ½ cups Grape jelly _ Regular or sugar-free
  • 1 ½ cups Chili sauce _ Can substitute ketchup or BBQ sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce _ Optional for depth
  • ½ teaspoon Onion powder
  • ½ tablespoon Garlic powder
  • — Green onions _ Optional for garnish
  • — Brown sugar _ Optional for extra sweetness
  • — Red pepper flakes _ Optional for mild heat

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet (For stovetop methodSlow cooker)
  • 1 Slow cooker (For crockpot method)
  • 2_3 Wooden spoon (For sauce and prep)
  • 1 Mixing bowls (For stirring)
  • 1set Measuring cups (For jelly & sauce)

Method
 

  1. and brown meatballs in a skillet until golden, or sear frozen meatballs for extra flavor.
    Bowl of chopped fresh green onions glistening under light.
  2. grape jelly, chili sauce, Worcestershire, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl until smooth.
    Slow cooker filled with tender beef chunks, carrots, potatoes, and onions in savory broth.
  3. meatballs and sauce to skillet, bring to a gentle simmer, reduce heat, and cook 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    Glazed meatballs in a cast iron skillet, coated in dark sticky sauce and garnished with fresh green herbs.
  4. Combine meatballs and sauce in crockpot, cook on LOW for 2–3 hours, stirring once halfway.
    Meatballs simmering in a skillet with rich red sauce bubbling over open flame.
  5. with green onions if desired, and adjust sweetness with more jelly or balance with Worcestershire before serving.
    Bowl of glossy grape jelly meatballs garnished with fresh parsley, ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 120gCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 14gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.8mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
 
 
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