Description
These Cocktail Meatballs, often called Grape Jelly Meatballs, combine the sweetness of grape jelly with the tangy kick of chili sauce. This easy slow cooker recipe requires minimal prep and results in tender, flavorful meatballs perfect for parties, game days, or a comforting appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 32 ounces frozen meatballs
Sauce
- 16 ounces grape jelly
- 16 ounces Heinz chili sauce
Instructions
- Mix the sauce: In a large mixing bowl, combine 16 ounces of grape jelly and 16 ounces of Heinz chili sauce. Stir them together until the mixture is smooth and well blended, ensuring the sweet and tangy flavors are evenly combined.
- Coat the meatballs: Add 32 ounces of frozen meatballs into the sauce mixture. Gently stir the meatballs until each one is thoroughly coated with the grape jelly and chili sauce blend.
- Cook in slow cooker: Transfer the coated meatballs and the sauce into a slow cooker. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours. During this time, the meatballs will heat through and absorb the delicious sauce flavors.
- Serve warm: Once cooked, stir the meatballs gently to recoat with sauce if needed. Serve them warm as a party appetizer or alongside your favorite sides for a tasty treat.
Notes
- You can prepare this recipe ahead of time by mixing the sauce and meatballs, then refrigerating them until ready to cook.
- For a thicker sauce, cook the meatballs uncovered for the last 30 minutes to reduce excess liquid.
- This recipe works well with homemade or store-bought meatballs.
- Serve with toothpicks for easy finger food presentation at parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cocktail Meatballs, Grape Jelly Meatballs, Party Appetizer, Slow Cooker Meatballs, Sweet and Tangy Meatballs, Easy Appetizer
