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Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs Recipe

Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs Recipe - from-scratch meatballs in a grape jelly chili sauce that is spicy, sweet, and totally addictive!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer, grape jelly, main dish, meatballs, slow cooker
Servings: 42 meatballs
Calories: 331kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 20 ounces grape jelly
  • 12 ounces chili sauce
  • chopped parsley for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet tray with foil, set aside.
  • Beat the eggs in a large bowl, stir in the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
  • Add the meat and mix to combine, I like to do this by hand.
  • Take 1 & ½ tablespoons of the meat mixture (I like to use a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop for this) and roll it into a ball.
  • Place it on the sheet tray, make sure they are not touching.
  • Repeat with the remaining meat. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until they are golden brown.
  • Add the meatballs to the slow cooker, drain off any excess fat.
  • Add the grape jelly and chili sauce to the slow cooker and stir everything until coated. If the grape jelly doesn’t mix in all the way that’s okay.
  • Slow cook for 2-3 hours on high or 4-5 hours on low, stirring every 30 minutes or so to make sure the sauce doesn’t burn.
  • They are ready when the sauce is thickened, you can set it on warm for up to three hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Garnish with parsley, optional.

Nutrition

Serving: 3meatballs | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 473mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g