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Grape jelly meatballs in a large plate/bowl with bbq sauce and grape jelly in the background
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BBQ Grape Jelly Meatballs

Grape Jelly Meatballs are a dump and start appetizer or dinner made up on only 3 ingredients!  This recipe can be made in either the Instant Pot or crockpot. 
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: amercian
Keyword: grape jelly meatballs
Servings: 4
Author: Karli Bitner

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water if using Instant Pot
  • 1.5 lbs frozen meatballs
  • 1 cup bbq sauce
  • 1/2 cup grape jelly

Instructions

  • For the Instant Pot: Add the ingredients to the Instant Pot in the order listed. Do not stir.
  • Pressure cook on high pressure for 2 minutes, quick release the pressure.
  • Stir to coat the meatballs in the sauce.
  • For the Crockpot: Add all ingredients (minus the water) into the crockpoot.
  • Heat everything on low for a few hours until the center of the meatballs reach 160°. Stir to coat in the sauce.
  • Serve as is, on a bun or over rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 688kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 846mg | Potassium: 687mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg