3-Ingredient Sweet and Sour Meatballs

3-Ingredient Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Three pantry staples simmer together into glossy, tangy party meatballs.

Total 2 hr 5 min Makes 12 servings Calories 260/serving

Dietary

Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free

Frozen meatballs simmer low and slow in a sweet-sour sauce made from grape jelly and chili sauce until glossy and tender. This slow-cooker-friendly appetizer needs almost no hands-on effort, making it a reliable choice for potlucks, tailgates, and holiday buffets.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds frozen fully-cooked meatballs
  • 1 cup grape jelly
  • 1 cup chili sauce

Method

  1. In a slow cooker, whisk together the grape jelly and chili sauce until mostly smooth.

  2. Add the frozen meatballs to the slow cooker and toss gently to coat them in the sauce.

  3. Cover and cook on low, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce is glossy and thickened.

  4. Stir once more and serve warm directly from the slow cooker, with toothpicks or a serving spoon.

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    3-Ingredient Sweet and Sour Meatballs

    Frozen meatballs simmer low and slow in a sweet-sour sauce made from grape jelly and chili sauce until glossy and tender. This slow-cooker-friendly appetizer needs almost no hands-on effort, making it a reliable choice for potlucks, tailgates, and holiday buffets.

    2 hr 5 min 12 servings 260 cal

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds frozen fully-cooked meatballs
    • 1 cup grape jelly
    • 1 cup chili sauce

    Method

    1. 1

      In a slow cooker, whisk together the grape jelly and chili sauce until mostly smooth.

    2. 2

      Add the frozen meatballs to the slow cooker and toss gently to coat them in the sauce.

    3. 3

      Cover and cook on low, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce is glossy and thickened.

    4. 4

      Stir once more and serve warm directly from the slow cooker, with toothpicks or a serving spoon.