The Easiest Party Meatballs Ever

 

🍯🔥 3-Ingredient Sweet & Spicy Crock Pot Meatballs!

This recipe is a total crowd-pleaser! The mix of sweet grape jelly and tangy chili sauce gives the meatballs a perfect flavor balance — sweet, spicy, and absolutely addictive! 😋

🧂 Ingredients:

◾️ 1 (32 oz) jar Grape Jelly (I used Welch’s)

◾️ 2 (12 oz) bottles Heinz Chili Sauce

◾️ 3–5 lbs Frozen Cocktail Meatballs (homemade or store-bought — both work great!)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

👉 Step 1: Make the Sauce

In a medium saucepan, combine the grape jelly and chili sauce.

Heat over medium, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes, until the jelly melts and everything blends together smoothly.

👉 Step 2: Add Meatballs

Place the frozen meatballs into your Crock Pot.

👉 Step 3: Combine

Pour the hot jelly–chili mixture over the meatballs.

Stir gently to make sure they’re all coated evenly.

👉 Step 4: Slow Cook

Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours (or until hot and saucy).

👉 Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!

Serve warm as an appetizer or over rice for a delicious meal! 🍽️

💡 4 TIPS for Perfect Meatballs:

✅ 1. Make Them Homemade:

Homemade meatballs taste juicier and hold flavor better than store-bought ones!

✅ 2. Adjust the Sweetness:

If you like it less sweet, reduce the grape jelly slightly or add a splash of vinegar for balance.

✅ 3. Add a Smoky Twist:

Try adding a tablespoon of BBQ sauce or a pinch of smoked paprika for a deeper flavor.

✅ 4. Party-Perfect Presentation:

Serve them with toothpicks in a slow cooker on “warm” mode — perfect for parties or game nights! 🎉

These Sweet & Spicy Crock Pot Meatballs are the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it recipe!

Just three ingredients, minimal prep, and a flavor that everyone will love ❤️