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Crockpot Meatballs and Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce

Crockpot Meatballs and Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce

Crockpot Sweet and Spicy Meatballs – With grape jelly and a spicy chili sauce, these Crockpot Sweet and Spicy Meatballs are straightforward and only require 3 ingredients.

crockpot sweet and spicy meatballs topped with parsley

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Ingredients for Crock Pot Meatballs with Grape Jelly

  • Meatballs – you can use store-bought or make them from-scratch
  • Grape jelly
  • Chili sauce – your favorite kind
ingredients for crockpot sweet and spicy meatballs

How to cook Sweet and Spicy Meatballs

Detailed instructions and measurements are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

  1. Place your meatballs in the slow cooker.
  2. Top with chili sauce and grape jelly.
  3. Stir to combine and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
  4. Enjoy as an appetizer or over rice with a little parsley.
meatballs in crockpot
grape jelly on meatballs in crockpot
all ingredients for crockpot sweet and spicy meatballs

How to keep Sweet and Spicy Crockpot Meatballs

To store sweet and spicy crockpot meatballs, allow them to cool completely. Then place the meatballs with sauce into an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Tips for this Grape Jelly Chili Sauce Meatballs Crockpot Recipe

  • You can use pre-made meatballs or you can make from-scratch ones. We recommend These, These, or These.
  • You can make these vegetarian! Use a vegetarian style meatball.
  • If you like a spicier mix, go with a spicy chili sauce. It will amp up the spice factor.
  • These make a great appetizer for football games and Super Bowl parties. You can serve them with little forks or toothpicks.
  • We love them served over rice. They’d be great as meal prep as well.

FAQ for Crockpot Meatballs with Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce

Serving Suggestions for This Sweet and Spicy Meatballs Crockpot Recipe

We like ours over rice with a side of vegetables.

crockpot sweet and spicy meatballs over rice topped with parsley

Alterations for Picky Eaters

  • You can swap the grape jelly for apple jelly if they prefer. If you need a less spicy version, you can use Heinz Chili Sauce. It has the flavor without the heat.
  • Serve them with their favorite kind of meatball. If they prefer chicken meatballs, use those.

Alterations to Lower Calories and WW Points

  • Use a low calorie or point friendly meatball. We recommend These.
  • Use a no-sugar-added grape jelly.
  • Use a low calorie, point friendly chili sauce.

Prep 10 minutesCook 6 hoursTotal 6 hours 10 minutesMakes 8

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Frozen pre-cooked meatballs
  • 3/4 cup reduced sugar grape jelly
  • 1 jar chili sauce

Method

  1. Add meatballs to your crockpot .
  2. Pour the chili sauce and grape jelly over meatballs and mix to combine.
  3. Cook on high 4 hours or low 6 hours.
  4. Serve as an appetizer or over rice with a little bit of parsley.

Notes

  • WW Freestyle Points: 6 <h3 class="wprm-recipe-header

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