Description
A classic sweet and savory appetizer, these grape jelly meatballs are perfect for any gathering. The slow cooker does all the work, creating a glossy, addictive glaze that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces Heinz Chili Sauce
- 12 ounces grape jelly
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 1 28-ounce package frozen beef or turkey meatballs
Instructions
- Combine Sauce: Add the chili sauce, grape jelly, and Sriracha to a crockpot and stir until well combined.
- Add Meatballs: Add the frozen meatballs to the crockpot and stir gently until they are thoroughly coated in the sauce.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
- Serve: Serve warm as an appetizer or over steamed rice for a main dish.
Notes
Keep the crockpot on the ‘warm’ setting during parties to ensure the meatballs stay at an ideal serving temperature. If you prefer a smokier sauce, you can substitute half the chili sauce with a favorite barbecue sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: grape jelly meatballs, crockpot meatball appetizer, cocktail meatballs, slow cooker appetizers, easy party food