Meatballs with Grape Jelly and BBQ Sauce
A delightful and effortless dish featuring meatballs cooked in a sweet and tangy sauce of grape jelly and BBQ sauce, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 18 ounces BBQ sauce Choose your favorite BBQ sauce.
- 18 ounces grape jelly Adjust sweetness by adding more or less grape jelly.
For the Meatballs
- 32 ounces frozen meatballs Frozen meatballs work perfectly in this recipe.
Instructions
Preparation
- In your slow cooker, mix together the BBQ sauce and grape jelly.
- Toss in the frozen meatballs and give everything a gentle stir to coat them in the sauce.
Cooking
- Cook on low for about 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 hours in the slow cooker.
- For stovetop preparation, combine all ingredients in a pan and simmer for 10-15 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Serving
- Serve meatballs as an appetizer or over rice, with crusty bread, or in a hoagie roll.
Storage
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
Notes
Don’t worry about thawing the meatballs first! You can customize the sweetness and add heat with red pepper flakes or hot sauce. Consider trying turkey or chicken meatballs or adding soy sauce for a twist.