There are few party appetizers as iconic as Jelly Meatballs. No one can resist gravitating over to the plate of glistening, sweet-and-savory spheres of meaty goodness. The sauce is a great balance of umami and tanginess, with notes of fruit really bringing out the most in the beef flavor. It’s a simple, easy, and delicious snack that disappears in an instant. Grab yourself a plate of Jelly Meatballs and something to mop up the extra sauce!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds frozen fully-cooked meatballs or 48 small homemade meatballs
- 1 1/2 cups ketchup
- 3/4 cup grape jelly
- scallions, optional, to taste, sliced, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –If using raw meatballs, cook them according to the recipe directions.
Step 2 –Place the meatballs, the ketchup, and the jelly in a slow cooker, stirring to combine.
Step 3 –Cover and cook on low until heated through, about 3-4 hours.
Step 4 –Garnish with the scallions and serve.
