These Sweet and Sour party meatballs are an easy appetizer! Just 3 ingredients and you’ve got the hit of the party!
It seems we are being invited to pot lucks, dinners, holiday get-togethers and more this time of the year. If you are like me, you might have a hard time saying no to any of these and of course you volunteer yourself on an already jam packed plate.
Thank goodness for quick and easy recipes like these Sweet and Sour Meatballs. These meatballs are perfect to bring to any party as an appetizer and will have you pegged as the “meatball lady” from now on.
Oh and did I tell you that there are only 3 ingredients in these party meatballs? While a traditional meatball recipe is perfect for dinner, these are more for appetizers or party finger foods.
If you love appetizers as much as I do, check out these easy appetizer recipes that are perfect for any party!
How to make these Sweet & Sour Meatballs:
Be sure to scroll down to get the full, printable recipe. 
These meatballs are so good! And made with surprising ingredients.
You’ll need:
32oz bag of frozen meatballs
18oz Grape Jelly
12 oz your favorite BBQ Sauce
6 oz of your favorite hot sauce
Place the meatballs in a large pot.
Add the jelly, BBQ sauce and hot sauce. 
Bring the meatballs and sauce to a boil. Reduce to medium-high heat.
Cook for 35-40 minutes. Serve hot.
These meatballs are mildly spicy. If you are like me and don’t really like a kick, omit the hot sauce. Or if you are like my husband and love a kick, add more hot sauce!
sweet and sour meatballs recipe
Ingredients
- 32oz bag of frozen meatballs
- 18oz Grape Jelly
- 12 oz your favorite BBQ Sauce
- 6 oz of your favorite hot sauce
Instructions
- Place the meatballs in a large pot.
- Add the jelly, BBQ sauce and hot sauce.
- Bring the meatballs and sauce to a boil. Reduce to medium-high heat.
- Cook for 35-40 minutes. Serve hot.
Notes
These meatballs are mildly spicy. If you are like me and don't really like a kick, omit the hot sauce. Or if you are like my husband and love a kick, add more hot sauce!
Amber Ludwig says
Ooh so easy!! I bet they are delish and a big party hit too!!
Kristin Smith says
I make meatballs very similar to this but I use a bottle of Heinz chili sauce and 3/4 of a jar of welches grape jelly..stir the jelly till it turns to liquid then add the chili sauce and then add meatballs.leave simmering on low as long as I can stand it without digging in Lol! This is one of my favorite recipes! .some times I make it for the kids and I cut up hot dogs and add it to the sauce with the meatballs and then I cook some rice and serve it with the meatballs and weiners on top!
Alicia says
This looks really good! We like meatballs so I’ll have to give this recipe a try.
Ashley says
These look delicious. I love meatballs! I’m going to try making these for Dinner one night.
Emily says
These look delicious! I like that only 4 ingredients are needed to make these, I can do that! I also really like that it is a slow cooker recipe, helps out cook time a ton.
Lois Alter Mark says
Who knew grape jelly could be used to glaze meatballs?? Sounds delicious and looks super easy to make- definitely a new go-to!
Milena says
You had me sold at 4 ingredients! This is such a quick and easy dish to make for a potluck! I love it! I have one coming up in 2 weeks!
Bree says
These sound delicious! I’ll definitely have to try this recipe. I’ve always wanted to try to make homemade meatballs.
Louise says
These look absolutely delicious! We have a family party every NYE, and I’m always looking for something different to cook. I think I may try these this year 🙂
Louise x
Rebecca Bryant says
YUM. My son is reading this over my shoulder asking if we can make these for dinner. I think we found our weekend dinner plan appetizers.
Jennifer Bellotti says
This sounds really good, I need to try this recipe.
Susan Campbell says
I tried making these last year, but I had a different recipe. They were not a hit. I’ll be trying this recipe this year, fingers crossed!!! 🙂
rhonda miotke says
I love the 4 ingredients so simple and sounds yummy. When having a gathering these can sit on low and people can grab them.
Amelia Bayless says
These look absolutely delicious; meatballs or little smokies are two of my favorite party snacks! I’ll have to make these sometime soon for a holiday gathering.
ellen beck says
I make his very same recipe for Super Bowl! It is amazing what the grape jelly does. You wouldnt think it would be in there but it works perfectly.
Lynne B says
The first time I tried meatballs like this, I was so surprised one of the ingredients was grape jelly! I love that you added cayenne. I bet it nicely balances the sweet and savory.
Karley Moore says
I’m definitely going to make these soon.
Laura Unger says
This post is making me hungry. My stepdad always puts grape jelly in his meatballs and the first time I heard him talk about the recipe I thought he was crazy! It’s so good, though!
Linda Manns Linneman says
I love meat balls. These sound so good. I can’t wait to try these out. Thank you for sharing