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This sweet and spicy, Grape Jelly Meatballs recipe has a secret ingredient to add to the flavor of the sauce. This easy crockpot/slow cooker recipe is a large amount which is perfect for a game day, a party, or a holiday gathering.
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Grape Jelly Meatballs
Hi Everyone, this Grape Jelly Meatballs recipe is perfect for any gathering.
This recipe is a huge crowd-pleaser and makes plenty to go around.
Ingredients
Here’s a list of ingredients for this recipe:
- 3 pounds frozen, fully cooked meatballs, regular size
- 12 ounces (1 bottle) chili sauce (we use Heinz brand)
- 16 ounces (1 cup) grape jelly,(we use Smucker’s brand)
- 1/4 teaspoon Chili powder, or amount to taste
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (we use the Kikkoman brand)
Kitchen Tools
Here’s a list of kitchen tools for this recipe:
- Slow-cooker/Crock-Pot
- Large wooden spoon
- Measuring spoons and cups
- 2-cup wet measure
- Medium saucepan
- medium-Large whisk
- Skewers or toothpicks, for serving
- large serving platter or bowl
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How to Make Grape Jelly Meatballs
(The full, printable recipe is at the bottom of the post)
Step 1:
Make the sauce: In a medium saucepan, over low-medium heat, add the chili sauce, grape jelly, chili powder, and soy sauce. Using a whisk, stir the mixture until completely combined and smooth. Bring the sauce to a low simmer and then remove it from the heat.
Step 2:
Cook the meatballs: In the crockpot/slow cooker, add the frozen, cooked meatballs, and pour the prepared sauce over the meatballs. Using a large wooden spoon, stir the meatballs to coat them with the sauce. Set the crockpot to high, cover with the lid, and cook for 2-3 hours or until the meatball are hot throughout and the sauce is bubbly. Partway through cooking, make sure to stir the meatballs, to ensure even cooking. When they are done, serve them from the crockpot or plate them on a serving platter with party toothpicks and have the sauce in a bowl, for dipping. Alternately, you can serve the meatballs on skewers. Enjoy!
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Grape Jelly Meatballs
This Grape Jelly Meatballs recipe has a secret ingredient to add to the flavor of the sauce. This recipe is a large amount which is perfect for a game day, a party, or a holiday gathering.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds frozen, fully cooked meatballs, regular size
- 12 ounces (1 bottle) chili sauce (we use Heinz brand)
- 16 ounces (1 cup) grape jelly,(we use Smucker’s brand)
- 1/4 teaspoon Chili powder, or amount to taste
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (we use the Kikkoman brand)
Instructions
- Make the sauce: In a medium saucepan, over low-medium heat, add the chili sauce, grape jelly, chili powder, and soy sauce. Using a whisk, stir the mixture until completely combined and smooth. Bring the sauce to a low simmer and then remove it from the heat.
- Cook the meatballs: In the crockpot/slow cooker, add the frozen, cooked meatballs, and pour the prepared sauce over the meatballs. Using a large wooden spoon, stir the meatballs to coat them with the sauce. Set the crockpot to high, cover with the lid, and cook for 2-3 hours or until the meatball are hot throughout and the sauce is bubbly. Partway through cooking, make sure to stir the meatballs, to ensure even cooking. When they are done, serve them from the crockpot or plate them on a serving platter with party toothpicks and have the sauce in a bowl, for dipping. Alternately, you can serve the meatballs on skewers. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 252Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 1030mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 4gSugar: 22gProtein: 8g
Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best. If you make this recipe and love it, remember to stop back and give it a 5-star rating – it helps others find the recipe!
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