Description
These Crockpot Meatballs are a delicious combination of savory meatballs slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy glaze made with chili sauce and grape jelly. Perfect for appetizers or a full meal, this easy recipe requires minimal prep and is full of flavor.
Ingredients
2 pounds frozen homestyle meatballs
1 (12 oz) bottle chili sauce
1 cup grape jelly
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnishes:
Chopped fresh parsley
Sesame seeds
Sliced green onions
Serving Options:
Toothpicks (for appetizers)
White rice
Mashed potatoes
Egg noodles
Instructions
- Lightly spray the interior of your crockpot with cooking spray.
- Place the frozen meatballs evenly across the bottom of the crockpot (no need to thaw).
- In a medium bowl, combine chili sauce, grape jelly, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Whisk together until smooth.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the meatballs and stir to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2.5-3 hours. Stir halfway through for even flavor absorption.
- Once cooked, serve directly from the crockpot. For appetizers, use toothpicks; for a full meal, serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles.
- Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley, sesame seeds, or sliced green onions.
Notes
For spicy meatballs, add hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture.
To make meatball subs, serve on sub rolls with melted cheese.
For a vegetarian option, swap in vegetarian meatballs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
