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The Perfect Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs

These slow cooker grape jelly meatballs are a guaranteed crowd favorite. Fully cooked meatballs simmer gently in a glossy sauce that balances sweet, tangy, and just a touch of heat.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: The Perfect Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
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Ingredients

  • 32 oz frozen, fully cooked meatballs
  • 1 cup grape jelly (Smuckers recommended)
  • 1 ½ cups barbecue sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce

Instructions

  1. Place the frozen meatballs directly into the slow cooker. Add the grape jelly, barbecue sauce, and chili garlic sauce on top. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours, stirring once halfway through. If using larger meatballs, allow up to 4–5 hours on low.
  3. Once heated through and saucy, switch the slow cooker to WARM until ready to serve. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives if desired.
Notes
  • The chili garlic sauce adds a mild spicy note. For a sweeter flavor profile, simply leave it out.
 
Nutrition
Calories: 342 kcal | Carbohydrates: 35 g | Protein: 13 g | Fat: 16 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Cholesterol: 40 mg | Sodium: 650 mg | Potassium: 200 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 24 g | Vitamin A: 0 IU | Vitamin C: 0 mg | Calcium: 20 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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