These juicy Grape Jelly BBQ Meatballs are the best appetizer recipe. Tender and juicy meatballs smothered in a sweet and spicy sauce and slow-cooked to perfection. The sauce has just three ingredients and you’ll love how easy it is.

These delicious grape jelly meatballs are loved by everyone. Meatballs tossed together with grape jelly, bbq sauce, and garlic chili sauce then slow cooked until tender, saucy and flavorful.

We love serving these during the holidays, game nights, or even for a simple dinner over fluffy white rice.

TO MAKE GRAPE JELLY BBQ MEATBALLS, YOU WILL NEED

32 oz frozen fully cooked meatballs
1 cup grape jelly
1 ½ cup barbecue sauce
2 tbsp chili garlic sauce

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

HOW DO YOU MAKE GRAPE JELLY BBQ MEATBALLS?

Step 1: Add the frozen meatballs, grape jelly, barbecue sauce, and chili sauce into the base of the slow cooker. Mix until well combined.

Step 2: Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, stirring halfway through cooking.

Step 3: Keep covered and on the warm setting until ready to serve. Garnish with parsley or chives if desired.

Step 4: Enjoy this easy, yummy Grape Jelly BBQ Meatballs!

RECIPE NOTES AND HELPFUL TIPS:

The chili sauce gives the meatballs a slight kick. If you want your meatballs on the sweeter side, you can omit the chili sauce completely.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Yield: 12 | Estimate the nutritional information for each serving:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs):

1. How to store Grape Jelly BBQ Meatballs?

You can store the grape jelly meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

2. Can I use fresh meatballs?

Yes, you can use Homemade Meatballs or even our Turkey Meatballs. You’ll want to be sure to cook the meatballs first.

3. What kind of meatballs do I use?

You can use any type of frozen meatballs that you like, Italian, Angus, and turkey meatballs work great for this recipe. The frozen Italian-style meatballs from Costco work great.

4. Can I omit the chili sauce?

Yes, if you do not like spicy foods then you can leave out the chili sauce completely.

5. What other jelly can I use?

While the grape jelly is classic to this recipe, you can switch up the flavor of jelly you use for different flavors! You can also use strawberry, apple, apricot, mixed berry jam, or preserves.

Let’s Make These Grape Jelly BBQ Meatballs!

And there you have it – this easy, yummy Grape Jelly BBQ Meatballs are ready to take their place on your table. If you decide to give it a shot, make sure to snap a photo and share it with us on Facebook and Pinterest.

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Slow Cooker Grape Jelly BBQ Meatballs

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Ingredients

32 oz frozen fully cooked meatballs
1 cup grape jelly
1 ½ cup barbecue sauce
2 tbsp chili garlic sauce

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