
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!
Linda Manns Linneman
Friday 24th of November 2017
I love meat balls. These sound so good. I can't wait to try these out. Thank you for sharing
Laura Unger
Thursday 23rd of November 2017
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!
Karley Moore
Tuesday 21st of November 2017
I'm definitely going to make these soon.
Lynne B
Monday 20th of November 2017
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.
ellen beck
Monday 20th of November 2017
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.