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Sweet and Tangy Grape Jelly Meatballs – A Crowd-Pleasing Classic

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Classic sweet and tangy meatballs made with grape jelly and chili sauce. Easy to cook in a slow cooker, on the stove, or in the oven. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (32 oz) bag frozen meatballs (beef, turkey, or plant-based)

  • 1 cup grape jelly

  • 1 cup chili sauce

  • Optional: 1 tbsp mustard, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Slow Cooker:

  1. Place meatballs in slow cooker.

  2. Whisk jelly and chili sauce (plus any extras) and pour over meatballs.

  3. Cook on LOW 4–6 hours or HIGH 2–3 hours until hot and saucy.

Stovetop:

  1. Combine sauce in a large pot and heat over medium.

  2. Add meatballs and simmer, covered, for 20–25 minutes.

Oven:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

  2. Place meatballs in baking dish, pour sauce over, toss to coat.

  3. Cover and bake 25 minutes, then uncover and bake 10–15 minutes.

Notes

Use BBQ sauce for variation. Make ahead and reheat for easy serving. Great over rice or mashed potatoes.

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