3-Ingredient Grape Jelly Meatballs {SUPER Straightforward App!}

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By Lynne on September 14, 2024 » Depart a evaluation

Make these candy and savory Grape Jelly Meatballs on your subsequent get-together! With just a few easy substances and hardly any prep, these meatballs are the proper appetizer for a vacation occasion, tailgates, and recreation day gatherings!

Once I carry these meatballs to a celebration, individuals ALWAYS ask for the recipe! Everyone seems to be so stunned once I inform them how straightforward these occasion meatballs are to make! I exploit frozen pre-cooked meatballs to make it even simpler, however you may make your personal do-it-yourself meatballs in the event you actually wish to impress your folks!

Why Meatballs are the Excellent Appetizer

The candy and tangy sauce is scrumptious! It type of jogs my memory of candy and bitter meatballs.
They’re good for spearing with toothpicks so you’ll be able to eat on the go.
They’re straightforward to make, and excellent for even a novice residence chef to make.
Since they heat within the crockpot, all you must do is throw the whole lot within the pot and go!
They’re an enormous hit at events! Children and adults each love them!

Components for Straightforward Grape Jelly Meatballs

You solely want three easy substances to make the sauce for these crockpot meatballs:

Grape Jelly (it’s also possible to use jam which is what I favor)
Chili sauce (I favor Heinz chili sauce however any model will do)
Worcestershire sauce (elective, however provides a little bit of umami, so I extremely counsel it)

Seize a 26-ounce bag of frozen meatballs from the grocery retailer as properly to simply make this dish. I like frozen homestyle meatballs, however Italian meatballs are nice too.

You could find the precise quantity of substances you’ll want within the recipe card on the backside of the put up.

Easy methods to Make This 3-Ingredient Grape Jelly Meatball Recipe

You hardly want any prep for these meatballs. You may make this straightforward recipe in simply two straightforward steps:

Place all substances right into a gradual cooker and stir properly.
Set the gradual cooker to low, cowl it, and prepare dinner for 3-4 hours. Stir sometimes.

To serve, set the gradual cooker to heat. Serve garnished with chopped inexperienced onions or freshly chopped parsley. These gradual cooker grape jelly meatballs may be served alone as an appetizer or over rice for a foremost dish for 4 to 6 individuals relying on what else you select to serve with it.

Crockpot Meatballs with chili sauce and grape jelly.

Recipe Variations

You would use ketchup or barbecue sauce rather than the candy chili sauce for a barely totally different taste profile.
You may make your personal meatballs as an alternative of utilizing frozen meatballs.
You may warmth the sauce in a saucepan earlier than pouring it over the meatballs within the crockpot to raised emulsify the substances.

Meatballs marinated in grape jelly and chili sauce.

FAQs

What number of meatballs ought to I plan per individual?

This recipe is calculated for about 5 meatballs per individual. The nice information is that this recipe is straightforward to scale up if it’s essential to feed extra individuals!

How do you retailer leftover meatballs?

Switch the meatballs and sauce to an hermetic container and retailer them within the fridge for 3-5 days. Reheat in a saucepan on medium-low warmth till warmed all through or in a crockpot on LOW for 1-2 hours.

Easy meatball appetizer made with 3 ingredients.

Can I make Grape Jelly Meatballs forward of time?

Completely! You may make the cocktail meatball recipe in its entirety, refrigerate and easily reheat it on the range or crockpot (see directions above).

Can I exploit turkey meatballs?

After all! You’ll hardly have the ability to inform the distinction. Turkey meatballs are decrease in fats, so they’re a good selection if that’s vital to you.

On the lookout for Extra Meatball Recipes?

If you wish to do this recipe with do-it-yourself meatballs, otherwise you need do-it-yourself ones in pasta, sub sandwiches or on their very own with some veggies, then I extremely suggest this Home made Meatball Recipe.

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Buffalo Rooster Meatballs – flavorful meatballs made with floor rooster, buffalo sauce, and Panko bread crumbs. They’re the proper game-day occasion appetizer or in a roll topped along with your selection of blue cheese or ranch dressing.

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Slowcooker 3-Ingredient meatballs with grape jelly, and chili sauce.

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