Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Chili Sauce Party Meatballs

Sweet, tangy, and just a little smoky, these Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Chili Sauce Party Meatballs simmer away in the slow cooker until they’re coated in a glossy sauce you’ll want to drizzle on everything else at the party too.

With just three ingredients and a slow cooker, you get a sticky, savory-sweet glaze that clings to every meatball without any fussing over the stove. It’s the ultimate hands-off appetizer, perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or game day, since it practically cooks itself while you focus on everything else.

Helpful Tips

• Keep it on warm for serving: Once the meatballs are done, switch your slow cooker to the warm setting so they stay hot and saucy throughout the party without overcooking.
• Stir occasionally: Giving the meatballs a stir partway through cooking helps the grape jelly melt evenly into the chili sauce, so every meatball gets fully coated.
• Don’t skip the sear if making from scratch: Baking the homemade meatballs at a high temperature before they hit the sauce helps them hold their shape and keeps them from becoming mushy during the long simmer.

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Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Chili Sauce Meatballs

Sweet, tangy, and just a little smoky, these Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Chili Sauce Party Meatballs simmer away in the slow cooker until they're coated in a glossy sauce you'll want to drizzle on everything else at the party too.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 10 Servings

Calories 349 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 32 ounce bag frozen fully-cooked meatballs
• 12 ounces chili sauce such as Heinz
• 10 ounces grape jelly

Instructions

 

• Add the meatballs to the slow cooker. Add the chili sauce and grape jelly. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 hours on HIGH or 4 to 6 hours on LOW. Serve directly from the slow cooker with a serving spoon or toothpicks.

Notes

To make the meatballs from scratch:

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon EACH salt and black pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
3. Mix gently just until combined. Don’t overmix, or the meatballs can turn tough.
4. Roll into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet. Make sure they aren’t touching. Bake for 12 minutes or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 16gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 516mgPotassium: 408mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 238IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

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