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Spicy Barbecue Grape Jelly Meatballs

Easy, spicy BBQ Grape Jelly Meatballs made on the stovetop or in your slow cooker.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 48 Meatballs
Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

  • 36 meatballs fresh or frozen (thawed)
  • 1 ½ cups grape jelly
  • 3 cups Spicy Barbecue Sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or a few dashes of hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch whisked with 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

Stovetop

  • In a large deep skillet or saute pan over medium heat, combine grape jelly, spicy barbecue sauce and red chili flakes. Cook, stirring often, until bubbly.
  • Stir in thawed or fresh cooked meatballs and coat completely with the sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for about 15 minutes, or until meatballs are heated through. Stir a couple of times to avoid scorching the bottom.
  • If sauce needs thickening, stir in the cornstarch mixture (slurry) and stir to completely incorporate and until sauce is thickened. Let simmer for a couple of minutes, and add another portion of the slurry if desired.
  • Serve immediately. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions if desired.

Slow Cooker

  • Combine grape jelly, barbecue sauce and red pepper flakes in the pot of your slow cooker. Add thawed or fresh cooked meatballs and stir to coat.
  • Cover and cook for 3-4 hours on low. Stir before serving. If thickening is needed, add the cornstarch mixture and stir to combine. Continue to cook on low for 15-30 minutes, or until sauce is thickened.

Notes

Serving size will vary depending on whether meatballs are served as an appetizer or a meal. Nutritional calculations are approximate and factored per meatball.
Store leftover grape jelly meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. Reheat on low in a saucepan on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

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