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Crockpot Meatballs

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๐Ÿ‡ This Grape Jelly Meatballs recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors that make it a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
๐Ÿ”ฅ Quick and easy to prepare, it works great for parties or cozy family dinners, using either homemade or store-bought meatballs.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 48 meatballs

Ingredients

– 1 pound (about 454 grams) ground beef

– 1 pound (about 454 grams) ground pork

– 1 cup bread crumbs

– 2/3 cup finely minced onion

– 1/2 cup milk

– 2 eggs

– 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

– Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

– Vegetable shortening for frying

– 1 jar chili sauce (approximately 12 to 16 ounces or 340 to 454 grams)

– 1 jar grape jelly (approximately 12 to 16 ounces or 340 to 454 grams)

Instructions

1-First, gather and prepare all ingredients. Chop the onion finely and measure everything out to keep things organized. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, minced onion, milk, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper, mixing gently to avoid overworking the meat.

2-Next, shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs, aiming for about 48 pieces for even cooking. Brown the meatballs by pan-frying or baking at 400 degrees Fahrenheit until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, which helps lock in flavor and texture.

3-Then, place the meatballs in the crockpot and add the chili sauce and grape jelly, stirring gently to coat them evenly. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until everything is hot and bubbly. Alternatively, simmer the meatballs with the sauces in a saucepan for about 10 minutes if you need a quicker option.

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Notes

๐Ÿด Use store-bought frozen meatballs for a quick and convenient version.
๐Ÿ“ Experiment with different fruit jellies or chili sauces for unique flavor twists.
โฒ๏ธ Browning meatballs before simmering improves texture and flavor depth.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 2 to 6 hours
  • Cook Time: 2 to 6 hours
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking and Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Contains Pork and Beef

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 meatballs
  • Calories: 220 kcal
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 14 g
  • Cholesterol: 55 mg