Sweet Chili Meatballs Crockpot Recipe
This Sweet Chili Meatballs Crockpot Recipe combines juicy, fully cooked meatballs with a deliciously sweet and tangy sauce made from sweet red chili sauce, grape jelly, and pineapple tidbits. Perfect for parties, game days, or an easy weeknight appetizer, these meatballs are effortlessly prepared in the crockpot and deliver a burst of flavor with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1-2 hours on high or 3-4 hours on low
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes to 4 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker/Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Meatballs
- 48-ounce bag of fully cooked frozen Homestyle Meatballs
Sauce
- 12 ounces sweet red chili sauce (we use Thai Kitchen)
- 20 ounces grape jelly
- 20-ounce can pineapple tidbits, drained
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the frozen meatballs in your crockpot and add the sweet red chili sauce to them.
- Add Sweet Elements: Next, add the grape jelly and the drained pineapple tidbits to the crockpot.
- Mix Well: Stir everything together thoroughly to ensure the meatballs are evenly coated with the sauce and ingredients.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on high for 1-2 hours or on low for 3-4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the meatballs to heat through completely.
- Stir Before Serving: Uncover the crockpot and stir the meatballs again to redistribute the sauce, then serve warm.
Notes
- This recipe is great for entertaining and can be kept warm in the crockpot for several hours before serving.
- For a spicier kick, try adding a few dashes of hot sauce or some crushed red pepper flakes.
- Can be doubled or halved depending on the number of guests.
- Meatballs can be substituted with homemade or different varieties like turkey or beef if preferred.
- Make sure pineapple tidbits are well drained to prevent the sauce from becoming too watery.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with sauce (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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