Holiday Meatballs in Grape Jelly Sauce!

Holiday Meatballs in Grape Jelly Sauce

Ingredients (serves a crowd)

• 2 lbs frozen meatballs (or homemade—beef, pork, or turkey)

• 1 cup grape jelly

• 1½ cups chili sauce (Heinz-style)

Optional upgrades

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• Pinch of black pepper or red pepper flakes

How to make them

Slow cooker (classic & easiest)

1. Add meatballs to slow cooker.

2. Stir grape jelly + chili sauce (and any extras).

3. Pour over meatballs.

4. Cook LOW 4–5 hours or HIGH 2–3 hours, stirring once or twice.

Stovetop (faster)

1. Simmer sauce in a large skillet until smooth.

2. Add meatballs, cover, and simmer 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Oven (hands-off)

1. Combine everything in a baking dish.

2. Cover with foil and bake at 180°C / 350°F for 35–45 minutes, stirring halfway.

Make them even better

• Little kick: add a splash of hot sauce or chili flakes

• Smoky: use BBQ sauce in place of half the chili sauce

• Fancy vibes: garnish with parsley or sesame seeds (no one expects it)