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Easy Cocktail Meatballs
This easy Cocktail Meatballs Recipe features tender meatballs simmered in a homemade sweet and sour sauce that's the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Whether you're serving them for game day, holiday parties, potlucks, or family gatherings, this crowd-pleasing appetizer comes together with minimal prep and is always a hit.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 50 meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs frozen meatballs about 48 meatballs
- 1 bottle 12-18 oz chili sauce
- 1 jar 12-18 oz grape jelly
Instructions
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Place meatballs into the bottom of the slow cooker. You don't need to thaw them; they will cook perfectly from frozen.
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In a separate bowl, combine the chili sauce and grape jelly.
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Stir the mixture until the jelly and chili sauce are well blended.
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Pour the grape jelly sauce over top of the meatballs in the slow cooker, ensuring that all the meatballs are coated evenly.
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Cover with the lid and let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
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Once the meatballs are hot, cooked through, and the sauce has thickened, they are ready to serve.
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You can keep the slow cooker on the "warm" setting if serving them over an extended period.
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Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container.
Recipe Notes
Store leftover cocktail meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
Reheat gently on the stovetop, in the microwave, or in a slow cooker until warmed through.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Cocktail Meatballs
Amount Per Serving (1 Servings)
Calories 0
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.