Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef or pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup grape jelly
- 1 cup chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
Meatballs:
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef or pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into bite-sized meatballs, ensuring uniformity for even cooking.
- Place the meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Preheat your broiler and broil the meatballs for 6-8 minutes or until they are browned on the outside.
Sauce:
- In a slow cooker, combine grape jelly, chili sauce, and soy sauce. Stir the ingredients until well blended.
- Add the broiled meatballs to the slow cooker, ensuring they are coated with the sauce.
- Set the slow cooker on low heat and cook for 2-3 hours, allowing the meatballs to absorb the flavors of the sauce.
Final Steps:
- Once cooked, keep the Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs warm in the slow cooker until ready to serve.
- Serve as an appetizer or over rice as a main dish, enjoying the sweet and savory combination of the grape jelly and chili sauce.