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Grape Jelly BBQ Meatballs

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The easiest, tastiest appetizer you’ll ever make! These meatballs are a holiday tradition in my family, and even my vegetarian sister is known to sneak a couple when no one is looking. You can make your own meatballs, but to be honest, pre-cooked, frozen meatballs stand up better in the slow cooker.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Frozen Meatballs (plain, Not Italian-style)
  • 1-½ cup Chili Sauce
  • 1 cup Grape Jelly
  • Mustard (Optional)

Preparation

Throw the meatballs, chili sauce, and grape jelly into the slow cooker and give it a good stir.

Mix in a good squirt of dijon or yellow mustard for extra tang (optional).

Place lid on cooker and set for 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low. Stir occasionally.

Serve as an appetizer or in a buffet line.

This recipe can easily be doubled or even tripled. Make more than you think you’ll need—they heat up great the day after for a quick lunch, too.

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Cowgirlskitchen on 4.26.2011

I love this recipe. I’ve used the sauce with diced chicken breasts and popcorn chicken served over rice. Good stuff!

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kerensa on 1.3.2011

if you can’t find chile sauce, just substitute ketchup and a little pepper for heat!
the grape jelly cooks down and makes a sweet, sticky sauce and the chile adds a little kick
this is my favorite bbq sauce (with a little garlic and onion powder) on chicken, turkey, ribs, etc.
love it!

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lesliebckidz on 12.23.2010

Seriously! If someone doesn’t make these each Christmas, the family men get ticked off! lol Dipping a meatball in the velveeta/rotel dip is a must. Great recipe.

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Tracy H on 7.18.2010

I LOVE these meatballs. I’ve never thought of or seen the mustard addition. I will try it next time. The pretzel idea is clevah!

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The Sugar Tree on 4.26.2010

Been making these meatballs for years and they are fantastic and SO easy!!! I use 2 jars of Heinz Chili Sauce (have found the brand is crutial!) a small jar of jelly and 1/2 cup warm water. Always a huge hit!

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Kelly on 11.12.2018

Perfect for a potluck!

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terrilw on 6.22.2015

Easy and great. An old tried and true recipe.

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kerensa on 1.3.2011

delicious!
i usually make something similar for grilling chicken, never thought to put it on meatballs but it is sooo good!

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TMcTX on 9.11.2010

This is a true classic and always gets devoured wherever you take it!

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