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These Sweet and Sour Meatballs are absolutely irresistible – homemade tender meatballs slow cooked in an incredibly simple two-ingredient sauce that creates the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors for the ultimate party appetizer or family dinner!
When you need a crowd-pleasing recipe that’s both incredibly easy and absolutely delicious, these slow cooker sweet and sour meatballs deliver every single time. With just grape jelly and chili sauce creating the most amazing sweet and tangy glaze, these tender homemade meatballs become pure comfort food perfection that disappears faster than you can make it.
Perfect for game day parties, potluck dinners, holiday gatherings, or busy weeknight meals, these make-ahead friendly and freezer-friendly meatballs will become your go-to recipe for feeding a crowd with minimal effort and maximum flavor that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Why You’re Going To Love This Recipe
These tender, flavorful, and absolutely addictive meatballs combine the easiest sauce ever with homemade comfort that’s guaranteed to impress!
1. Two-ingredient sauce magic – just grape jelly and chili sauce create the most incredible sweet and tangy glaze that tastes like you spent hours perfecting it.
2. Always the first to disappear – these meatballs are legendary at parties and gatherings because they’re absolutely irresistible and everyone asks for the recipe.
3. Incredibly easy slow cooker method – after a quick broil, everything goes in the crockpot for hands-off cooking that fits any busy schedule.
4. Perfect for any occasion – amazing as party appetizers, served over rice for dinner, or packed for potluck events where you want to shine.
5. Make-ahead and freezer friendly – can be prepped days in advance or frozen for quick future meals, making them perfect for meal planning.
6. Kid and adult approved – the sweet and mild flavors make them a hit with picky eaters while adults love the sophisticated sweet- tangy balance.
7. Budget-friendly crowd pleaser – feeds 8 people generously using simple, affordable ingredients that create gourmet-tasting results.
8. Versatile serving options – perfect as appetizers with toothpicks or as a main course over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles.
What You Need
With homemade meatballs and the world’s easiest two-ingredient sauce, this recipe proves that simple ingredients can create absolutely incredible flavors.
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredient quantities and full detailed method!
Ground beef – I recommend 90% lean for the perfect balance of flavor without being overly greasy. Creates tender, juicy meatballs.
Eggs – acts as a binder to hold the meatballs together and creates the perfect tender texture that won’t fall apart.
Breadcrumbs – helps bind the meat mixture and keeps the meatballs incredibly tender and moist throughout cooking.
Onion – finely diced onion adds amazing flavor and moisture. Make sure to mince it well so there aren’t large chunks.
Seasonings – salt, black pepper, and garlic powder create the perfect savory base that complements the sweet sauce.
Chili sauce – this is the key ingredient! Use Heinz brand chili sauce (similar to ketchup but with a mild spicy kick).
Grape jelly – creates the sweet component of the sauce. The combination with chili sauce is absolutely magical.
Fresh parsley – for a beautiful pop of color and fresh flavor that brightens up the rich meatballs.
Cooking spray – for easy cleanup and preventing sticking during the broiling process.
Equipment Required
This amazing recipe comes together with basic kitchen equipment you already have!
. A large mixing bowl for combining ingredients
. A sheet pan lined with foil for broiling
. A large skillet or microwave for melting jelly
. A slow cooker (4-quart works perfectly)
. A whisk for combining the sauce
Step By Step Instructions
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