Description
Whip up these Easy Sweet Spicy Party Meatballs in your slow cooker for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. They’re a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy, with minimal prep and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
1 bag (26-32 oz) frozen fully cooked beef or turkey meatballs
1 jar (12 oz) sweet chili sauce
1 jar (18 oz) grape jelly or cranberry sauce
2 tbsp sriracha or hot sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Combine frozen meatballs directly into your slow cooker.
Whisk together the sweet chili sauce, grape jelly, sriracha, soy sauce, and garlic powder in a separate bowl until smooth.
Pour the sauce over the meatballs, stirring gently to coat.
Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or high for 2 hours, until heated through and the sauce is glossy.
Stir before serving, set to warm, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Don’t Overcook: While the slow cooker is forgiving, keep an eye on the cooking time to prevent the meatballs from becoming too soft. The goal is tender and heated through.
Sauce Consistency: If the sauce seems a bit too thin at the end of cooking, you can remove the meatballs and cook the sauce uncovered on high for a short period, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired glossy thickness.
Adjusting Spice: Taste the sauce mixture before adding it to the slow cooker if you’re unsure about the heat level. You can easily add more sriracha or a pinch of red pepper flakes if you prefer a spicier kick.
Gentle Stirring: When coating the meatballs and after cooking, stir gently to avoid breaking them apart. They are quite tender once heated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-4 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Protein: N/A