Description
Hearty grape jelly meatballs deliver a sweet and tangy explosion of flavor that delights dinner guests. Homemade comfort meets simple elegance in this crowd-pleasing dish that merges classic ingredients into an irresistible main course you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 32 ounces (907 grams) frozen fully cooked meatballs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) grape jelly (Smuckers recommended)
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) barbecue sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s recommended)
Complementary Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) chili garlic sauce
Instructions
- Combine the frozen meatballs with grape jelly, barbecue sauce, and chili sauce directly in the slow cooker, ensuring all components are thoroughly integrated.
- Gently mix the ingredients using a spatula or spoon until the sauces evenly coat the meatballs, creating a glossy and rich mixture.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set the temperature to low heat, allowing the flavors to meld and the meatballs to become tender and succulent.
- Allow the meatballs to simmer for approximately 3-4 hours, stirring midway through the cooking process to promote uniform heat distribution and prevent sticking.
- After the cooking duration, transition the slow cooker to the warm setting to maintain optimal temperature and prevent overcooking.
- When ready to serve, transfer the meatballs to a serving dish, ensuring each portion is generously coated with the luscious sauce.
- Optional: Enhance the presentation by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley or chives over the top, adding a touch of color and fresh herbaceous notes.
- Serve hot as a delectable appetizer or party snack, perfect for gatherings and casual entertaining.
Notes
- Pro tip: Sauce combination creates magical flavor fusion that’ll make guests beg for recipe.
- Frozen meatballs work perfectly, eliminating complex preparation and saving precious cooking time.
- Slow cooker transforms simple ingredients into restaurant-quality appetizer with minimal effort and maximum taste satisfaction.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg