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Close-up of the finished Slow Cooker Sweet and Savory Meatballs, with the meatballs glistening in the thick, shiny sauce. The dish is vibrant and appetizing, ready to be served and enjoyed.

Grape Jelly Meatballs Recipe

These slow-cooked meatballs with a tangy ketchup and grape jelly sauce make a quick and delicious appetizer. Perfect for parties or family dinners, they’re a crowd favorite every time!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 292 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Measuring Cups
  • Stirring spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds frozen fully cooked meatballs or 48 small homemade meatballs
  • 1 ½ cups ketchup
  • ¾ cup grape jelly

Instructions
 

  • If using raw meatballs, cook them according to the recipe directions.
    Close-up of frozen fully cooked meatballs placed inside the slow cooker. The meatballs are evenly distributed, with their juicy and tender texture highlighted. The image focuses solely on the meatballs as the base of the dish.
  • Place cooked meatballs, ketchup, and grape jelly into the slow cooker.
    Close-up of ketchup being poured over the meatballs inside the slow cooker. The rich red color of the ketchup creates a glossy layer over the meatballs, emphasizing the sweet and tangy flavor to come.
  • Stir the ingredients to combine evenly.
    Close-up of grape jelly being added to the slow cooker with the meatballs and ketchup. The jelly is slightly shiny and smooth, contrasting with the texture of the meatballs and ketchup. The focus is on the richness of the jelly combining with the other ingredients.
  • Cook on low for 3-4 hours or until heated through.
    Close-up of the slow cooker lid closed, with the meatballs cooking on low for 3-4 hours. A gentle steam hints at the warm, savory aroma of the dish inside, creating an inviting and cozy scene.
  • Serve and enjoy this sweet and savory dish!
    Close-up of the finished Slow Cooker Sweet and Savory Meatballs, with the meatballs glistening in the thick, shiny sauce. The dish is vibrant and appetizing, ready to be served and enjoyed.