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Sweet & Spicy Crock Pot Meatballs

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A quick and easy appetizer featuring frozen meatballs coated in a sweet and tangy sauce, perfect for potlucks and gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 30 servings
Course: Appetizer, Party Food
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the sauce
  • 1 32 oz jar grape jelly Grape jelly gives the classic sweet base.
  • 2 12 oz bottles Heinz Tomato Chili Sauce Use this specific brand for best flavor.
Main ingredients
  • 3 5 lb bags frozen cocktail meatballs No thawing needed if they are precooked.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Empty the grape jelly and both bottles of chili sauce into a medium saucepan.
  2. Heat over medium, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to just under boiling, stirring for 4–6 minutes until smooth.
  3. Place frozen cocktail meatballs directly into the crock pot.
  4. Pour the hot jelly-and-chili sauce over the meatballs and toss gently to coat.
  5. Set the slow cooker to LOW and cook for 3 hours.
  6. After 3 hours, stir gently, taste, adjust heat or salt if needed, and serve with toothpicks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

For less sweetness, try half grape jelly and half tomato-based BBQ sauce. Serve with toothpicks for easy snacking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
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