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Time-Saving Tip For Making Meatballs with Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce
As an adult, I now understand why my Mom made these Meatballs with Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce. They are so easy to make! Today I have made them even easier because I am using Cooked Perfect Frozen Meatballs. I like Cooked Perfect Meatballs because they are made with select meats, real cheeses, aromatic herbs and spices, and flame-broiled to sear in all that flavor for an awesome tasting meatball. They make extraordinarily flavorful meatballs without all the work of making them from scratch. I love using Cooked Perfect Frozen Meatballs for entertaining because they save time and I can enjoy the party by spending time visiting with my friends and guests instead of being stuck in the kitchen. It really reduces the stress of entertaining.
What Flavor of Meatballs Do I Use for Meatballs With Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce?
Cooked Perfect Frozen Meatballs has a variety of flavors to allow you to choose your favorite. Below are a few of the available flavors:
- Homestyle
- Italian Style
- Angus Beef
- Turkey
For this recipe, I used the Homestyle.
With this variety of flavors, you can serve a different variety of Cooked Perfect Frozen Meatballs at parties throughout the year. They are perfect for entertaining all year round. Browse more meatball recipes for more ideas on how you can use the different varieties.
Where Do I find Cooked Perfect Frozen Meatballs?
Be sure to look for Cooked Perfect Frozen Meatballs in the freezer aisle of your local store. Find Cooked Perfect Meatballs near you.
How Do I Cook The Meatballs for Meatballs with Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce?
I like to bake the Cooked Perfect Frozen Meatballs in the oven per the package directions. Then while the meatballs are cooking I make the sauce. However, you could also cook the Cooked Perfect Frozen Meatballs together with the other ingredients in a slow cooker for another easy alternative if you are going to be away for a while.
How Do I Make the Sauce for Meatballs With Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce?
This sauce is embarrassingly easy to make. It requires two ingredients: Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce. While the Cooked Perfect Frozen Meatballs are cooking in the oven, combine the grape jelly and chili sauce in a saucepan on top of the stove. Then follow the directions in the recipe below (scroll down to the bottom of the post.) A variation that we like to make is to add chili powder and hot sauce to the sauce. It still has the sweet and tangy flavor but with a little extra heat.
How Long Does It Take To Cook Meatballs With Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce?
These Meatballs with Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce can be on the table in under 30 minutes. It takes the meatballs only 15 – 20 minutes to cook and the sauce cooks on the stovetop during that time. That is hardly any time at all. In addition, you also save time by not having to assemble the meatballs by using Cooked Perfect Frozen Meatballs. That is a win-win in my books!
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Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 32-ounce package Cooked Perfect Frozen Meatballs
- 1 15-ounce jar grape jelly
- 1 12-ounce jar chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 2 dashes hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 Degrees F. Line a pan with aluminum foil.
- Place the Cooked Perfect Frozen Meatballs in one layer on the foil-covered baking sheet.
- Cook the Cooked Perfect Frozen Meatballs in a preheated oven per the package instructions.
- While the meatballs are baking, make the sauce with the grape jelly and chili sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the grape jelly and chili sauce. Stir until all jelly lumps are gone and it is a smooth sauce.
- Spoon the sauce over the meatballs.
- Place the meatballs in one layer on a platter to serve. Stick long appetizer toothpicks in the center of each meatball and serve.
VICKY SCOTT says
would like t0 make 2 pounds of homemade porcupine meatballs. how much sauce would I need?
Michele says
Hi Vicky, the recipe is written for 32-ounces of meatballs, which is equal to 2 pounds of meatballs. So you can make the sauce in the recipe as written. Did you check out our recipe for Porcupine Meatballs? It’s awesome too. https://flavormosaic.com/porcupine-meatballs/