Description
These Grape Jelly Meatballs are a classic party appetizer or a comforting main course served over rice. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these sweet and tangy meatballs are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds frozen meatballs (fully cooked)
Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups grape jelly
- 1 1/2 cups chili sauce (such as Heinz)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a large saucepan or slow cooker, combine the grape jelly, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Cook the Meatballs: Add the frozen meatballs to the sauce and stir to coat evenly. Cook in the slow cooker on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours until heated through. If using stovetop, simmer covered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve: Enjoy the meatballs warm as an appetizer or over rice as a main dish.
Notes
- You can keep the meatballs warm in the slow cooker for parties.
- For a spicy kick, add hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
- Homemade meatballs can be used instead of frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 5 meatballs
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
