Yield: 8 servings
Crockpot Sweet & Sour Meatballs
Sweet and sour meatballs in the crockpot are tender, juicy, and so addictive! They're so easy to make, and perfect for an appetizer, a party, or even an easy dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs frozen meatballs
- 1 (20 oz) jar sweet chili sauce
- 1 (18 oz) jar apricot preserves
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
- Green onions, sliced (optional garnish)
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Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to the crockpot.
- Stir until the ingredients are combined, then place the lid on the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 3-4 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours.
- Garnish with green onions and serve over rice as an entree, or as an appetizer with toothpicks.
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Notes
Storage: Store the meatballs in an airtight container and they’ll last in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat meatballs in the microwave in 20-second increments until heated all the way through.
Adjust the heat: This sweet and sour meatball recipe has some heat to it, but it’s not super spicy. If you’re a big fan of spice, we recommend increasing the amount of chili flakes or adding sriracha.
Garnish: We always put sliced green onions on top of these meatballs, but they’re also great with fresh cilantro, sesame seeds, a squirt of sriracha, or a drizzle of chili oil.
Homemade Meatballs: If you prefer to use homemade meatballs over frozen, store bought meatballs, you will need to cook the meatballs before adding them to your slow cooker.
Add Pineapple: A fun twist on this recipe is to add some fresh or canned pineapple chunks!
Nutrition
Calories: 305kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 19g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 82mg, Sodium: 68mg, Potassium: 349mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 0.2g, Vitamin A: 45IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 20mg, Iron: 1mg