Meatballs make the perfect appetizer for parties, showers, and large gatherings! If you like these Crockpot Meatballs, you\u2019ll love these other flavors: Grape Jelly Meatballs, Sweet and Sour Meatballs, and Buffalo Chicken Meatballs.<\/p>\n Who here loves MEATBALLS?<\/p>\n We recently had some at a New Year\u2019s party that smelled so stinkin\u2019 delicious I knew I had to give them a try. I did\u2026 and I fell in love with these Crockpot Meatballs! I got the recipe and have made it several times since.<\/p>\n Frozen meatballs work perfectly for this, but if you want to try homemade meatballs, you can try our recipe our recipe (it\u2019s no-fail!)<\/p>\n We think these are the best appetizers because they get rave reviews and they are so easy to throw together! Two thumbs up for simple and quick, especially when you\u2019re running around getting ready for a party!<\/p>\n One of the main ingredients for these slow cooker meatballs is JELLY. We used a red currant jelly, but other jellies work well too. The other ingredients needed for this recipe, include:<\/p>\n You may think jelly would be odd with meatballs, but the combination along with the above ingredients and meatballs, is more savory than sweet and oh-so delicious!<\/p>\n The best part of this recipe you literally dump everything in the crock pot and let it cook. It only takes 5 minutes of work! I\u2019m all about the dump and go recipes.<\/p>\n COMBINE. <\/strong>Place brown sugar, chili sauce, jelly, ketchup, ginger, cold water and lemon juice in your crock pot. Add frozen meatballs and stir so meatballs are coated in sauce.<\/p>\n HEAT + ENJOY! <\/strong>Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours.<\/p>\n And that\u2019s it!\u00a0AMAZING, right?!<\/p>\n There are so many ways to change up these slow cooker meatballs, but here are a few ways to do it:<\/p>\n Alternative jellies.\u00a0<\/strong>Use grape jelly or apple jelly instead. The red currant jelly isn\u2019t always available at the stores, but if you can find it, it\u2019s the one we like most for this recipe.<\/p>\n How to make this with raw meatballs:<\/strong> For this recipe I used a package of precooked frozen ground beef meatballs, but using raw meatballs is also an option. You can either pick up a package or pre-made raw meatballs from the meat department of the grocery store, or whip up your own.<\/p>\n All you need is meat, eggs, breadcrumbs & milk for binder, and seasonings like parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, and onion. If you don\u2019t already have a favorite recipe we have an Easy Meatball Recipe and a Turkey Meatball Recipe you can use.<\/p>\n STORE. <\/strong>If you happen to leftovers, allow the meatballs to cool and store in an airtight \u00a0container. They\u2019ll keep in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 2-3 months.<\/p>\n To REHEAT.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>The easiest way is in the microwave. However, the oven works well and keeps the flavor and texture. Bake at 350 degree F for 8-10 min.<\/p>\n![\"Crockpot](\"https:\/\/lilluna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/crockpot-meatballs-final-resize-12.jpg\" "\\"Sweet")
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<\/figure>\nmore meatball recipes we love:<\/h4>\n
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\nBuffalo Chicken Meatballs
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\nSwedish Meatballs
\nSweet and Sour Meatballs
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Our favorite sweet and savory crockpot meatballs are prepped in only 5 minutes for the perfect no-fuss party appetizer!<\/div>\n