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Crock Pot Meatballs

Game Day Crock Pot Meatballs

These Game Day Crock Pot Meatballs are the ultimate 3-ingredient party appetizer. Frozen meatballs simmer in a glossy sweet-and-savory sauce made from grape jelly and chili sauce, creating an irresistible crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for game days, holidays, and potlucks.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 2 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb frozen meatballs (homestyle or beef)
  • 18 oz grape jelly
  • 12 oz chili sauce

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl or directly in the slow cooker, whisk together the grape jelly and chili sauce until mostly smooth.
  • Add the frozen meatballs to the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them. Stir gently to coat.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours, until meatballs are heated through and the sauce is thick and glossy.
  • Give the meatballs a final stir, then set the slow cooker to WARM and serve with toothpicks.

Notes

Use homestyle or plain beef meatballs for the best flavor balance. Italian-style meatballs can clash with the sweet sauce.
Keyword 3 ingredient meatballs, cocktail meatballs, crock pot meatballs, game day appetizer, slow cooker meatballs