Description
Sweet and tangy grape jelly meatballs cooked to perfection in a slow cooker, making a delicious and easy appetizer or party dish that combines the flavors of chili sauce and grape jelly with tender frozen meatballs.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 24 ounces frozen cooked meatballs
Sauce
- 1 cup Heinz chili sauce
- 1 cup grape jelly (Smuckers recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: Add the frozen cooked meatballs directly to your slow cooker, evenly distributing them across the base.
- Mix the Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of Heinz chili sauce with 1 cup of grape jelly. Pour this sauce mixture over the meatballs inside the slow cooker.
- Coat the Meatballs: Use two spoons to gently toss the meatballs in the sauce until they are evenly coated and the sauce covers each piece well.
- Slow Cook: Set the slow cooker to cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-6 hours. This will allow the meatballs to heat thoroughly and absorb the sauce flavors. The sauce will thicken as it cooks and further after cooling slightly.
- Keep Warm: If you are not serving immediately, switch the cooker to the ‘keep warm’ setting to maintain temperature without overcooking the meatballs.
Notes
- Using frozen cooked meatballs saves time and simplifies the recipe.
- The sauce thickens as it cools, so don’t worry if it’s runny while cooking.
- You can adjust the sweetness or tanginess by varying the amount of grape jelly or chili sauce.
- This recipe is perfect for slow cooker enthusiasts and for making ahead at parties.
- Serve with toothpicks for easy party appetizers.
