Description
Crockpot BBQ Meatballs combine sweet grape jelly and tangy BBQ sauce to create an easy and flavorful appetizer or main dish. With minimal prep and slow cooking, these meatballs become tender and infused with a delicious sauce perfect for parties or family meals.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 (18-ounce) jar grape jelly
- 1 (18-ounce) jar BBQ sauce
- 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen fully cooked meatballs (about 50)
Instructions
- Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl or the base of your slow cooker, combine the grape jelly and BBQ sauce. Stir until the jelly is fully incorporated with the BBQ sauce, forming a smooth, sweet and tangy mixture.
- Add Meatballs: Place the frozen fully cooked meatballs into the slow cooker. Stir gently to coat all the meatballs evenly with the grape jelly and BBQ sauce mixture.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours, or on low for 3 to 4 hours. This allows the meatballs to heat through and absorb the flavors of the sauce.
- Keep Warm and Serve: Once cooked, switch the slow cooker to the warm setting to keep the meatballs at an ideal serving temperature until ready to serve.
- Serving Suggestions: Enjoy the meatballs as a flavorful appetizer straight from the slow cooker, or serve them over rice and garnish with chopped green onions for a hearty main dish.
Notes
- Grape Jelly BBQ Meatballs are incredibly easy to prepare with only three ingredients and about five minutes of prep time.
- This recipe is a perfect make-ahead option for parties and gatherings since it keeps warm in the slow cooker.
- For a twist, try adding chili flakes or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- You can use homemade BBQ sauce if preferred for a personalized flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 382 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 355 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
