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Sweet and Spicy Meatballs

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These sweet and spicy meatballs are a crowd-pleaser, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, combining frozen meatballs with a sticky grape jelly and chili sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Party Food
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 32 oz jar grape jelly Can be swapped with apricot or pineapple preserves for variety.
  • 2 12 oz bottles Heinz tomato chili sauce
Main Ingredients
  • 3 5 lb bags frozen cocktail meatballs Can also use fresh meatballs, cooked according to package instructions.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the grape jelly and chili sauce. Stir over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes until hot, but do not let it boil.
  2. Place the frozen meatballs in your crock pot.
  3. Pour the hot jelly-chili sauce over the meatballs and gently toss to coat them evenly.
Cooking
  1. Cook on low for 3 hours. Once heated through and flavors melded, it's time to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

For serving, offer meatballs in a large bowl or skewered with toothpicks. Pair with fresh salad, rice, or baguette slices. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze up to three months.
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