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Grape Jelly BBQ Meatballs

Tender meatballs coated in a sweet and savory grape jelly barbecue sauce, perfect for parties, potlucks, or easy dinners.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 32 oz frozen beef meatballs
Sauce
  • 1 cup grape jelly
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Slow cooker or saucepan
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix grape jelly, barbecue sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
  2. Place frozen meatballs into a slow cooker or saucepan.
  3. Pour sauce over meatballs and stir gently to coat.
  4. Cook on LOW for 3–4 hours, HIGH for 1.5–2 hours, or simmer on stovetop for 25–30 minutes.
  5. Stir occasionally and serve warm.

Notes

Adjust sweetness or spice by choosing different barbecue sauces or adding heat.