Grape jelly meatballs: a special recipe for a truly delicious dish!

Mini Meatballs are always crowd-pleaser. You can serve them as appetizers, or make it a full dinner by serving them over spaghetti or potato mash. To make the meatballs, you will need eggs, breadcrumbs, seasoning, and ground beef.  To make the sauce, you will need grape jelly and barbecue sauce. Combine the meatball ingredients and cook them in the oven, then transfer them to the slow cooker where they will slow cook in the sauce mixture. The meatballs are easy to prepare ahead of time, and can then be cooked and kept warm in the slow cooker until you’re ready to serve them.

Tips

Make sure to use high-quality ground beef for best results.

To make sure that all the meatballs are equally sized, use an ice cream scoop!

To make the meatballs in an Airfryer, place them in the air fryer basket (without touching) and cook at 400°F for about 5-6 minutes until browned. Flip and continue to air fry for 5-6 more minutes, until browned and internal temperature is more than 165°F.

If you want gluten-free meatballs, look out for gluten-free breadcrumbs, you will find these in specialty health stores.

If you use frozen meatballs, you will need to increase the cooking time.

Make the sauce spicier, by adding a pinch of cayenne paper to the meatballs and the sauce.

How to Store Grape Jelly Meatballs

These Grape Jelly Meatballs will keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days. They can also be frozen.

Simply place the cooked (and cooled) meatballs in a sealable plastic bag and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat in the oven or microwave.

The uncooked meatballs can also be frozen. Place the meatballs on a baking tray and place them in the freezer. Once frozen, transfer them to an airtight container and store them for up to 3 months.

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How To Make Grape Jelly Meatballs

Mix the eggs, breadcrumbs, onion and garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Step 1

Step 1

Mix the eggs, breadcrumbs, onion and garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Add the mincemeat and mix very well. Use a spoon to scoop up some of the mixture and form it into balls.

Step 2

Step 2

Add the mincemeat and mix very well. Use a spoon to scoop up some of the mixture and form it into balls.

Make several small balls and place them on a baking tray.

Step 3

Step 3

Make several small balls and place them on a baking tray.

Bake for 20 minutes at 180°c (350°F).

Step 4

Step 4

Bake for 20 minutes at 180°c (350°F).

Place the meatballs in the slow cooker. Then add the grape jelly and barbecue sauce and mix very well.

Step 5

Step 5

Place the meatballs in the slow cooker. Then add the grape jelly and barbecue sauce and mix very well.

Cook on high for two hours. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Enjoy!