Description
Succulent grape jelly meatballs blend sweet and tangy flavors in a delightful culinary journey through comfort food. Perfectly seasoned beef, glazed with a luscious sauce, promises to enchant dinner guests and satisfy comfort cravings you’ll adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds frozen meatballs
- 1 cup grape jelly
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Create a luscious glaze by blending grape jelly, tangy barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking until silky smooth and gently warmed.
- Transfer frozen meatballs to a slow cooker, cascading the prepared sauce over them to ensure complete and uniform coating.
- Set slow cooker to low temperature for 4-6 hours or high temperature for 2-3 hours, periodically stirring to promote even sauce distribution and consistent heating.
- When meatballs are thoroughly heated and sauce has thickened, gently transfer to a serving platter.
- Garnish with optional chopped parsley or green onions for added visual appeal and fresh flavor accent.
- Present as a delectable appetizer during gatherings or serve atop fluffy rice for a satisfying main course, allowing guests to savor the sweet and savory combination.
Notes
- Choose high-quality grape jelly for a richer, more balanced flavor profile that complements the savory meatballs perfectly.
- Opt for homemade or pre-made meatballs depending on time constraints, ensuring they are uniform in size for consistent cooking.
- Experiment with different barbecue sauce varieties like smoky, spicy, or honey-based to customize the dish’s taste and complexity.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free barbecue sauce and meatballs, and serve over cauliflower rice or quinoa instead of traditional rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours (low) or 2–3 hours (high)
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 462 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg