Quick and Easy Sweet & Tangy BBQ Meatballs

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Quick and Easy Sweet & Tangy BBQ Meatballs

Looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that's both simple and delicious? These BBQ grape jelly meatballs are a fun twist on the classic recipe. They substitute chili sauce for your favorite barbecue sauce. With just three ingredients and minimal prep time, you'll have an appetizer that's perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time2

Cook Time30

Total Time32

Course: Appetizer, New Year's

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 282kcal

Author: Chula King

Equipment

Large covered saucepan

Ingredients

1 cup (12 ounces) grape jelly
1 cup (about 12 ounces) barbecue sauce (See Tips 1 and 2)
2 pounds (32 ounces) frozen store-bought fully cooked meatballs (See Tip 3)

Instructions

Stir grape jelly and barbecue sauce together in a large saucepan over medium heat until the grape jelly has melted, about 5 minutes.
Add the frozen meatballs; stir to coat thoroughly. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the saucepan. Simmer until the meatballs are fully heated, about 25 minutes.
Serve warm.
Yield: 12 servings. (See Tips 4 and 5)

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Notes

I used Sweet Baby Ray Original barbecue sauce, but feel free to use your favorite barbecue sauce.
Use chili sauce instead of the barbecue sauce for a more traditional recipe.
I used turkey meatballs, but you can also use beef meatballs. You can also use homemade meatballs.
This recipe can also be made in a crock pot. It'll take 3 to 4 hours on low, or 2 hours on high. In addition, a crock pot is a convenient way to serve these meatballs.
This recipe can be made in advance and refrigerated in a covered container for up to two days. I like to reheat the meatballs in a saucepan on the stovetop.

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