Chili Sauce and Grape Jelly Meatballs

This spicy meatballs using grape jelly, chili sauce, and sriracha is an easy appetizer recipe that’s perfect for any occasion. Cooked in a crockpot, these flavorful meatballs are sure to please any crowd.

Ingredients You’ll Need

To get started on this mouth-watering dish, you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • 4 pounds of frozen meatballs: Depending on your preferred brand or homemade stock, the meatballs should be ready to cook straight from the freezer.
  • 2 jars of grape jelly: This may sound unconventional, but the sweetness of grape jelly complements the savory elements beautifully.
  • 1 jar of chili sauce: Adds a tangy, slightly spicy flavor that’s integral to the sauce.
  • 1 cup of sriracha: For those who enjoy a bit more heat in their dishes, sriracha provides an excellent kick.

Preparing Your Meatballs

First things first, make sure you have your crockpot ready and prepped for cooking. Here’s a step-by-step guide to preparing these delectable meatballs:

Adding the Meatballs

Start by placing all four pounds of frozen meatballs into your crockpot. Depending on the size of your crockpot, it may look quite full, which is perfectly fine. The key is to ensure that the meatballs have enough room to be covered evenly by the sauce.

Making the Sauce

Instead of pouring each ingredient directly over the meatballs, we’ll take a moment to prepare our sauce separately. This ensures that all the flavors are mixed evenly, resulting in a more consistent taste.

Mixing the Ingredients

  1. Grape Jelly: Empty both jars of grape jelly into a large bowl. The jelly’s sweetness will offset the stronger spices, creating a balanced sauce.
  2. Chili Sauce: Add the entire jar of chili sauce into the bowl with the grape jelly. This is going to add some much-needed tangy depth to the sweet jelly.
  3. Sriracha: Finally, pour in the cup of sriracha. This amount can be adjusted based on your spice preference. If you like it really hot, feel free to add a bit more.

Combining the Sauce

Take a spoon or whisk and thoroughly mix these three ingredients until they are well combined. The jelly tends to be thick, so make sure you mix until you have a consistent, smooth sauce ready to pour over your meatballs.

Cooking Your Meatballs

With your sauce prepared and meatballs in the crockpot, the next step is to combine them and cook.

Pouring the Sauce

Evenly pour your prepared sauce over the meatballs in the crockpot. Make sure every meatball gets a good coating of the sauce, as this will ensure that they absorb all those wonderful flavors during cooking.

Cooking Times

Depending on your schedule, you have two options for cooking:

  • Low Setting: Cook for 8 hours on low. This is a great option if you want to prepare the dish in the morning and have it ready by evening.
  • High Setting: If you’re in more of a hurry, you can cook the meatballs for 4 hours on high.

Serving Suggestions

Once your meatballs are done cooking, they should be tender and fully infused with the delicious sauce you’ve prepared. Here are a few serving suggestions to make sure they’re a hit:

  1. Appetizer: Serve them directly from the crockpot for a casual get-together. Provide toothpicks or small forks so guests can easily grab and enjoy.
  2. Over Rice: For a fuller meal option, serve the meatballs and sauce over a bed of steamed white rice.
  3. Sub Sandwich: Create a sub sandwich with the meatballs, adding some cheese and toasting the bread for a warm, melty treat.

Conclusion

There you have it: an incredibly easy and tasty appetizer that’s bound to impress your friends and family. With just four main ingredients and a bit of crockpot magic, you can serve up these juicy, flavorful meatballs without breaking a sweat.

Chili Sauce and Grape Jelly Meatballs in Crockpot

Chili Sauce and Grape Jelly Meatballs

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes

Whip up a batch of these easy and spicy Chili Sauce and Grape Jelly Meatballs, perfect for any party or gathering. Just four ingredients and a crockpot do all the work!

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds frozen meatballs
  • 2 jars (each 6 ounces) grape jelly
  • 1 jar chili sauce
  • 1 cup sriracha

Instructions

  1. Place 4 pounds of frozen meatballs into the crockpot.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine 2 jars of grape jelly, 1 jar of chili sauce, and 1 cup of sriracha. Mix well until smooth.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the meatballs in the crockpot, ensuring even coverage.
  4. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, depending on your time availability.
  5. Serve the meatballs as an appetizer with toothpicks, over rice, or in a sub sandwich.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: per serving
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 330Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 870mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 0gSugar: 20gProtein: 14g

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