Drunken Meatballs with Crock Pot Instructions
Get ready to elevate your next party or family gathering with these irresistible Drunken Meatballs made effortlessly in a crock pot! Tender, savory meatballs are smothered in a luscious, tangy-sweet bourbon-infused sauce crafted from grape jelly, chili sauce, and a tantalizing blend of spices like smoked paprika and garlic powder. This crowd-pleasing appetizer requires just 5 minutes of prep and simmers to perfection in your slow cooker, making it the ultimate hands-free recipe for busy hosts. Serve these flavor-packed meatballs straight from the crock pot with toothpicks for easy sharing, or pair them with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. Perfect for game days, potlucks, or holiday feasts, these crock pot drunken meatballs are guaranteed to be the star of the table!
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Ingredients
- 32 oz frozen meatballs
- 1 cup grape jelly
- 1 cup chili sauce
- 0.5 cup bourbon whiskey
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the grape jelly, chili sauce, bourbon whiskey, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Whisk until the sauce is smooth and well blended.
Step 2
Place the frozen meatballs directly into the crock pot.
Step 3
Pour the prepared sauce over the meatballs, ensuring that all the meatballs are coated evenly.
Step 4
Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on high heat for 2-3 hours, or low heat for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure the sauce coats the meatballs evenly.
Step 5
Once the meatballs are heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly, turn off the crock pot.
Step 6
Serve the drunken meatballs warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. They pair well with toothpicks for individual servings or as part of a buffet.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1531.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3761.4 |
| Total Fat 192.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 74.8g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 533.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 10539.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 314.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 187.9g | |
| Protein 130.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 497.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 21.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2493.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories