Description
These easy 3-ingredient Crockpot Meatballs are a simple, crowd-pleasing appetizer or main course. Frozen pre-cooked meatballs slowly heat in a sweet and tangy glaze made with grape jelly and cocktail sauce. They’re perfect for parties, game days, potlucks, or an easy family meal.
Ingredients
- 12 oz cocktail sauce
- 16 oz grape jelly
- 32 oz pre-cooked frozen meatballs (about 28–32 meatballs)
Instructions
- Combine the sauces: Pour the grape jelly and cocktail sauce into the bottom of your slow cooker. Stir until well combined, allowing the jelly to begin melting into the sauce.
- Add the meatballs: Add the frozen, pre-cooked meatballs directly to the slow cooker. Gently stir until all the meatballs are evenly coated with the sauce mixture.
- Slow cook: Cover and cook on HIGH for 2–4 hours, until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce is warm, glossy, and ready to coat them.
- Stir and serve: Give the meatballs a final stir. Serve warm directly from the slow cooker or transfer to a serving platter. Add toothpicks for easy party snacking.
Notes
- This recipe uses just three ingredients, making it an easy choice for parties, potlucks, and busy days.
- The grape jelly and cocktail sauce create a classic sweet and tangy glaze.
- Use pre-cooked frozen meatballs; no need to thaw them before adding to the slow cooker.
- For a thicker sauce, stir in a cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Keep the meatballs warm in the slow cooker when serving at a party.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
- Reheat leftovers gently until heated through.
- Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American