Description
This Juicy Saucy Dinner That Cooks Itself is your ultimate slow cooker hero. Sweet, tangy, and irresistibly saucy meatballs simmer to perfection with minimal prep. Whether served over mashed potatoes, rice, or as party bites, they deliver effortless comfort food flavor every time.
Ingredients
32 oz frozen meatballs
1 cup grape jelly
1 cup chili sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons chopped parsley or chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Lightly spray your slow cooker with nonstick spray for easy cleanup.
2. Add frozen meatballs directly into the slow cooker — no need to thaw.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together grape jelly, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder until smooth.
4. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and gently stir to coat evenly.
5. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally.
6. Once done, garnish with fresh parsley or chives and serve warm over your favorite base or with toothpicks for snacking.
Notes
You can swap grape jelly for cranberry sauce or apricot preserves for a unique twist.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or hot sauce if you like it spicy.
This dish reheats beautifully — add a splash of water when warming up leftovers to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 meatballs
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: meatball dinner, crockpot meatballs, sweet and savory dinner