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Make these delicious Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs with only 3 ingredients. They are savory and sweet and amazing for game day, parties and much more.
The combination of grape jelly with chili sauce is amazing. The crock pot does all the work so it is ready to serve to friends and family.
You may also love this Crock Pot Mozzarella Stuffed Meatball Recipe or check out more Crock Pot Meatball Recipes. You love the flavor and how easy they are to make.
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Why You Should Make These:
This grape jelly meatballs crockpot is the perfect appetizer recipe. This recipe is made with 3 ingredients and all can be purchased at the grocery store.
They taste amazing and always a family favorite.
Ingredients:
- Homestyle Meatballs, 32 ounce
- Grape Jelly
- Heinz Chili Sauce
For the full list of ingredients and recipe, scroll to the bottom to see the recipe card.
Variations:
- Meatballs – Feel free to use different flavors of frozen meatballs. You can even use turkey meatballs or homemade meatballs.
- Seasoning – You can easily add in seasoning to the mixture. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are a great addition.
- Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce – You can mix grape jelly and BBQ sauce for delicious flavor.
Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1 – Add frozen meatballs to slow cooker.
Step 2 – Add in the the grape jelly and chili sauce to the crockpot.
Step 3 – After pouring sauce over meatballs, stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
Step 4 – Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for for 4-5 hours. Then serve and enjoy.
Recipe Tips:
- Cooking Time – The heating time of the meatballs will vary depending on your slow cooker. They may not take as long if your meatballs are thawed.
- Combining Ingredients – We like to make sure that meatballs are completely covered with the sauces.
How to Serve Crockpot Jelly Meatballs:
These Jelly Meatballs can be served many different ways. Here are some of the ways we have served them.
- Serve as an appetizer with toothpicks
- Serve as a Main Dish for an easy weeknight meal with Instant pot White Rice Recipe or over Crockpot Mashed Potatoes Recipe.
- Keep the Meatballs in the Slow Cooker to stay as a party appetizer.
Do I Thaw Meatballs before Cooking:
It not necessary. I normally just take the meatballs straight from the freezer and toss and go.
How Long to Heat Meatballs:
They do not take long since the meatballs are already fully cooked. You can cook them on high for 2-3 hours or on low for for 4-5 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. They are great leftover and can easily be heated on the stovetop over medium heat or the microwave.
Yes you can freeze. Make sure to store in a freezer container or a zip lock bag for best results. They will stay fresh for up to 2 months.
Try These Other Easy Meatballs Recipes:
- Crockpot Meatball Stew Recipe
- Easy Crockpot Sweet and Spicy Meatballs Recipe
- Easy Crockpot Meatball Subs Recipe
- Crockpot Sweet and Sour Meatballs
- Slow Cooker Hawaiian BBQ Meatballs Recipe
- Slow Cooker Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe
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Crock Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs
Ingredients
- 32 oz homestyle meatballs
- 20 oz Grape Jelly
- 12 oz Chili Sauce
Instructions
- Throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for for 4-5 hours.
I think low sugar grape jelly would work great in this recipe. If you use low sugar BBQ sauce and jelly, I would still include the chili sauce as well. I hope you enjoy it!
Would it make any difference if I used low sugar grape jelly ( or no added sugar)? If you use, low sugar Bar-B-Q sauce, do you omit the chili sauce or the grape jelly, or use all 3? Thx! I think I used to make these when I was in my 20’s—but that was 50 years ago!
I thought these were TOO sweet. I’ll make again, but cut the jelly down to 10-12 oz. and kick up the chili sauce to 18-20 oz. Think that’s a better mix.
I loved it. My Hubby thought it was a little to sweet.
We do these for every holiday gathering do will be having these for Super Bowl.
I was worried I would’ve messed this one up with the amount of jelly I used since i used extra, but it turned out delicious
We fix these meatballs alot during football season & even had them at Christmas dinner! So easy & so good! Never any leftovers!
So easy, fast & everyone loves it!
Definitely a keeper.
Love your site, keep all those great recipes coming.
All Stay safe & Well & Happy Holidays!!
These meatballs are extremely easy to throw together and taste great! Their even good leftover! I’ve made these several times.
I made these for a football game last weekend and they turned out delicious and I love the three ingredients
I’ve been doing this for years!! GREAT!!! Some people weren’t too keen in Chile ..so I use barbecue sauce…same amount…comes out very tasty!