Grape Jelly Meatballs
Grape jelly meatballs are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory that will have your taste buds dancing. Perfect for parties or cozy dinners, these tender meatballs simmer in a rich grape jelly barbecue sauce that’s both mouthwatering and easy to prepare. With minimal ingredients and steps, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time, transforming any gathering into a festive occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (slow cooker)
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 meatballs 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup grape jelly
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- (Optional) Sear the meatballs in a skillet over medium heat until browned on all sides.
- In a separate bowl, mix grape jelly and barbecue sauce until smooth.
- Place seared or raw meatballs in a slow cooker and pour the sauce over them. Stir gently to coat.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg