Crock Pot Sweet and Spicy Meatball Sauce
Turn your next gathering into a flavor-packed affair with this Crock Pot Sweet and Spicy Meatball Sauce! This effortless recipe combines tender, juicy frozen meatballs with a boldly flavored homemade sauce made from grape jelly, chili sauce, brown sugar, and a hint of soy sauce for that perfect balance of sweet and savory. Add an optional dash of sriracha for extra heat and a sprinkle of smoked paprika for depth, and you’ve got a crowd-pleasing dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious. With just 5 minutes of prep and your slow cooker doing the heavy lifting, these saucy meatballs are perfect for an easy appetizer or served over fluffy rice for a hearty main course. Whether it’s game day or a family dinner, this irresistible dish will have everyone going back for seconds!
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Ingredients
- 32 oz Frozen meatballs
- 1 cup Grape jelly
- 1 cup Chili sauce
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Sriracha (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
Directions
Step 1
Add frozen meatballs to the crock pot in an even layer.
Step 2
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together grape jelly, chili sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, sriracha (if using), garlic powder, and smoked paprika until smooth.
Step 3
Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the meatballs, ensuring all are coated.
Step 4
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it on high heat for 2 hours or on low heat for 4 hours.
Step 5
Halfway through cooking, stir the meatballs to make sure they are evenly coated in the sauce.
Step 6
Once the meatballs are fully heated through and the sauce is thickened, give them another gentle stir.
Step 7
Serve immediately as an appetizer with toothpicks or over rice for a main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1431.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3492.1 |
| Total Fat 192.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 74.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 533.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 11213.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 314.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 188.9g | |
| Protein 131.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 490.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 21.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2519.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories