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Sweet Chili Meatballs Crockpot Recipe

4.9 from 100 reviews

This Sweet Chili Meatballs Crockpot Recipe combines tender, fully cooked meatballs with a delightful blend of sweet red chili sauce, grape jelly, and pineapple tidbits. Slow-cooked to perfection, this easy-to-make dish offers a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors, ideal for parties, appetizers, or a hassle-free meal.

Ingredients

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Meatballs

  • 48-ounce bag of fully cooked frozen homestyle meatballs

Sauce

  • 12 ounces sweet red chili sauce (Thai Kitchen recommended)
  • 20 ounces grape jelly
  • 20-ounce can pineapple tidbits, drained

Instructions

  1. Prepare Meatballs: Place the frozen fully cooked meatballs into your crockpot, ensuring they are evenly distributed for consistent cooking.
  2. Add Sauce Ingredients: Pour in the sweet red chili sauce, then add the grape jelly and the drained pineapple tidbits over the meatballs.
  3. Mix Ingredients: Gently stir all ingredients together in the crockpot until the meatballs are evenly coated with the sweet and spicy sauce mixture.
  4. 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 thoroughly.
  5. Final Stir and Serve: Uncover the crockpot, stir the meatballs once more to redistribute the sauce, and serve warm as a delightful appetizer or main dish.

Notes

  • Use fully cooked frozen meatballs for convenience and optimal texture.
  • Drain the pineapple tidbits well to avoid excess liquid diluting the sauce.
  • Feel free to adjust cooking time depending on crockpot model and temperature settings.
  • This recipe can be kept warm in the crockpot for up to 2 hours after cooking.
  • Serve with toothpicks for easy appetizer-style eating or over rice for a complete meal.

Keywords: sweet chili meatballs, crockpot meatballs, slow cooker meatballs, easy party appetizers, sweet and spicy meatballs