Description
When you’re in the mood for comfort food, these crockpot meatballs with grape jelly sauce are a must-try. This effortless recipe creates tender meatballs simmered in a sweet and tangy glaze, making them perfect for gatherings or game days. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, you’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup grape jelly
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- (Optional) Brown meatballs in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes per side.
- Transfer meatballs to the crockpot and spread evenly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together grape jelly and barbecue sauce; pour over the meatballs.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (about 120g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 85mg