Grape Jelly & Barbecue Meatballs Recipe - on the stove!

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier option with more fiber.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar and preservatives.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often cheaper.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup offers a similar sweetness with a unique flavor.

In a large pot, add 18 oz of barbecue sauce.

Now add 18 oz of grape jelly.

Mix the two together well.

Add 32 oz of frozen fully cooked meatballs.

Toss the meatballs in the sauce until they're coated.

Cover and cook on medium or medium-high heat, whatever gets your sauce simmering.

Occasionally give them a stir while they cook.

After about 15 minutes, or as long as the meatballs are hot and fully heated, they're ready and you can remove from heat.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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