Grape Jelly Chili Sauce: 5 Irresistible Meatball Recipes
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This recipe features Grape Jelly Chili Sauce Meatballs, a sweet-and-savory appetizer perfect for parties and holidays.
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on LOW or 2.5 hours on HIGH
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 32 oz frozen fully cooked meatballs (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup grape jelly
- 1 cup chili sauce (such as Heinz)
- Optional: dash of Worcestershire sauce or hot sauce
- Optional substitutes: sugar-free cranberry sauce or keto jam
- In a bowl, stir together grape jelly and chili sauce until smooth. Microwave briefly if needed to blend.
- Place frozen meatballs in the slow cooker. Pour the sauce over them and stir to coat.
- Cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2–2.5 hours until hot and glazed.
- Keep warm in the crockpot or transfer to a serving dish.
- Simmer sauce in a pan, add meatballs, and cook for 20–25 minutes.
- Freeze cooked meatballs with sauce for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in crockpot or microwave.
Notes
- Great for potlucks and game day gatherings.
- Adjust spice level with hot sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg