Grape Jelly Meatballs
Sweet and spicy, delicious appetizer, perfect for gatherings.
Grape Jelly Meatballs are a delicious and unique appetizer or main dish featuring grape jelly, chili sauce, and cayenne pepper, perfectly blended with meatballs to create a sweet and spicy, flavorful dish.
👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️
Grape Jelly: 2 cups (store-bought or homemade)
Chili Sauce: 2 bottles (about 480 milliliters)
Cayenne Pepper: a pinch
Meatballs: 1 package of frozen cocktail-sized meatballs (about 500 grams)
👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:
Heat grape jelly, chili sauce, and cayenne pepper in a saucepan over medium-high heat until warm, about 5 to 10 minutes.
Place meatballs in a slow cooker and pour the jelly mixture over them, ensuring the meatballs are fully covered.
Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, until the meatballs are flavorful.
👉🏻✨TIPS
Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to taste, increasing or decreasing the spiciness.
For a richer flavor, lightly brown the meatballs before adding them to the slow cooker.
Stir occasionally during the slow cooking process to ensure even flavor distribution.
👉🏻✨BENEFITS
This dish can be served as an appetizer for gatherings or as a delicious main dish on your everyday table, pairing well with rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta.
👉🏻✨NUTRITIONAL
Each serving (about 4 meatballs) contains approximately 340 calories, 15 grams of fat, 32 grams of carbohydrates, and 19 grams of protein. It contains moderate amounts of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C and calcium, but note the calorie and fat content, and consume in moderation.
