Grape Jelly Chili Sauce Meatballs
Grape Jelly Chili Sauce Meatballs are a quick, 3-ingredient halal appetizer that blends sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors perfectly. Ideal for parties or family dinners, this easy recipe uses grape jelly and chili sauce to create a rich glaze over tender meatballs, simple, flavorful, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 10-ounce jar grape jelly
- 12 ounces halal-certified chili sauce
- 1 32-ounce bag frozen fully cooked halal beef or chicken meatballs (about 50)
- Optional ½ tsp garlic powder
- Optional 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Combine grape jelly and chili sauce in a saucepan or slow cooker.
- Stir over medium heat until the jelly melts and the sauce becomes smooth.
- Add the frozen fully cooked halal meatballs and mix gently to coat them evenly.
- For stovetop cooking, simmer on low heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- For a slow cooker, cook on low for 3 hours or high for 1.5 hours for deeper flavor.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or sesame seeds.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or over rice.
Notes
- Always check meatballs and chili sauce for halal certification.
- For a milder flavor, use less spicy chili sauce.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for 2 months.