You can't go wrong with this easy Crockpot Meatballs recipe! With only 3 ingredients it is perfect for holidays, pot lucks, tailgating and game day! We love how easy this appetizer recipe is to make.
Of course it can be made on the stove top too. I love using my slow cooker because not only is it easy to prepare it in, it becomes an easy to transport recipe too! Perfect for on the go eating. My husband LOVES these meatballs and they are always requested for the Super Bowl or any Big Game or party. In fact I always make appetizers on Christmas Eve for my family and we serve these in addition to other appetizers on our menu.
This is a dump and go recipe. Simply mix the chili sauce and grape jelly until blended in a crockpot. Add all the frozen meatballs but make sure completely covered with sauce. Turn crock pot on low for 4 - 5 hours or high for 2 hours. Serve with a toothpick. We like to use fancy toothpicks :-).
You can easily make this gluten free by using a gluten free meatball. We love Casa Di Bertacchi brand which is sold at Sam's Club. It is gluten free. This makes me happy because then I can enjoy the appetizer on Christmas Even with the family.
Here is the final product of this easy but delicious Crockpot Meatballs recipe. With only 3 ingredients your guests will never realize how easy it is to prepare. I hope your family enjoys this recipe as much as my family did. It is one of the most requested appetizer recipes I make. That is a mom win for me because of how simple it is to make! It is a family favorite for sure.
Crockpot Meatballs
Ingredients
- 2 bags Frozen Swedish Meatballs (80 total)
- 2 jars chili sauce
- 1 jar grape jelly (large)
Instructions
- Mix chili sauce and grape jelly until blended in a crockpot.
- Add all the meatballs but make sure completely covered with sauce.
- Turn crock pot on low for 4 - 5 hours or high for 2 hours.
- Serve with a toothpick.
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Maggie W
This has been my favorite *secret* recipe for years! LOL Everyone loves them!! Hope you & yours have a great Christmas!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Thanks! My BIL helped me cook and couldn't believe they had jelly 🙂
Jodi B
i make this without the chilli sauce - they taste sweet and sooo good. when my grandma said you just put in a jar of jelly, i couldn't believe it!!
Dorian Goodyk
I can't wait to try this one!!
Amber
What brand of Swedish meatballs do you like best? I like IKEA's but haven't tried others to compare.
Jennifer
Ooooo keyword 'easy'. These look delicious and I love the simplicity.
Cheryl Abdelnour
I love these meatballs!
christi baham willie
This looks like it will be the BOMB of MEATBALLS!!! Can't wait ti try this one!!!!
Maralea
Can't wait to try these!! I'm all about crockpot cooking 🙂 Thanks for the recipe!
LeAnne J.
wow, these look super yummy!! thanks!!
Susan Smith
This looks yummy
Ann F
These sound easy and delicious! I'm going to give them a try!
mary fanara coleman
I have made these before and they were outstanding and a hit at the party.
Leigh F.
Every recipe I see for meatballs has a jar of grape jelly in it, I wonder why that is! The picture looks very yummy!
EMMA L HORTON
THIS LOOKS DELICIOUS
EMMA L HORTON
COMMENTED ON CROCKPOT MEATBALLS
$ Frugal Mom
Same ingredients with the lil smokies I mentioned. MMMM. Sounds yummy.
Terri R.
I've made this recipe except I made the meatballs myself. I like the idea of using store bought meatballs instead. It's a great time saver. Either way, it's a crown pleaser.
barbara wright
Oh yumm - this recipe makes me hungry!
Rita Sheppard
This is a great easy recipe.
Vickie
adding this to my online recipe book. Looks yummy and simple to do. thanks.
Brenda Gaines
this is something else that i love!
Sandra U.
Never heard of putting grape jelly, interesting. Sounds gross since I don't like grape jelly but the pic looks yummy.
Amanda Dunville
Love this recipe! My mom has been making it since I was lil for all our family get togethers. =)
Charity L.
I love making meatballs in the crockpot. I use BBQ sauce and pineapple juice though.
Megan
Yum! Meatballs are my favorite snack(:
Megan
Gotta love them meatballs!
Shirley Stewart
I make this recipe all the timeand its the fisrt thing to go.
Shirley Stewart
I made a comment on the crock pot meatballs love them and they are always the first to go.
Loren
We are making these for our Super Bowl party! Yum!
Renee D
These look sooo good! And there is nothing to them. I like simple!!
LAMusing
I think I've had these. Easy and great for any gathering
Norma
Wow - even I could make these!
Sonja Ahuja
My husband would love these!
Pam H
Can't wait to try these!
Beverly
I just might have to give these a try!
Jeanne
Yum..these look delicious!! Definitely going to try them!
Crystal
These are so good! I make mine with seed less raspberry jelly or sweet and sour sauce. A great party dish
Katharina
I've had these at gatherings and parties... they are soooo good!
Katharina angelsandmusic[at]gmail[dot]com
Teresa v
Looks yummy, will have to try this recipe!
Christine
Nummy! I love my crockpot. this looks good.
Diana Castro
OMG that is to easy I really can't wait to try this one.
R Hicks
love the simplicity of this recipe and it will give the crockpot a workout
Michelle Harris
Can’t wait to try this one!
Debbie Almont
Meatballs....yummie. I printed out the recipe.
Maralea
Love meatballs! Especially made in the crock pot!
Mara Frost
I heard about this recipe a while ago and it sounds yummy! I'm going to have to make it soon.
Staci A
These sound so yummy and simple. We'll have to try them soon!
Kelly Ann T.
This one of our take along recipes when we attend parties and these are always a hit.
Kelly Ann T.
I left a comment on your Crockpot Meatball recipe post.
Jodi B
i LOVE this minus the chili sauce!!
Suzanne B
Looks like a yummy easy recipe!
jamie stanley
I don't know about this one.
jamie stanley
Crockpot Meatballs Sounds yummy but does not look so great! LOL!
Tracy
I have actually made this recipe before. It was a hit at the Christmas party I hosted.
Tatyana
Looks so easy. I like it
Gigi
They look delicious.
Katharina
These meatballs are incredible and my family members *do* love our meatballs. 🙂
Katharina angelsandmusic[at]gmail[dot]com
May
It sounds so easy. My hubby would love this one.
sara wood
I would have never thought of adding jelly to meatball but I will have to try this.
Deb Hornick Gotham
wow..this sounds simple..bet it's delicious! Thanks:)
jodi lasher
These meatballs look sooooo good.
betsy barnes
This looks so good! Never heard of grape jelly in it, but I'm going to try it!
BillGent
Good stuff! I added some garlic powder, strawberry jam and pepper flakes to mine.
Elizabeth Walker
don't have grape jelly, but i think i'll throw my just made today meatballs in the crockpot for dinner tonight!
Carolyn K
my husband would love this! we'll have to give it a try
Lisa Garner
I make a version on this recipe with cocktail sauce instead of chili sauce. I'm going to have to try your recipe.
meme
Thank you for posting this. I have heard about these meatballs but never new the receipe.
R Hicks
have to try this one. I bet the grape jelly infused meat balls are so good
Deborah Wallin
This one looks like my favorite recipe yet. My kids love meatballs---and so do I.
Liz Neal
I've made these before and even though it may not sound good, they really ARE. Super easy too.
Melanie
This is my family's favorite meatball recipe! mmmmmm
spirit_kim
I am not so sure about the grape jelly in this one, but I might give it a try.
Amy Osborn
Sounds easy enough-will have to give it a try.
Gianna
This sounds so good.. I love meatballs.
Cathy
My mom makes this but her recipe is a little different. She puts grape and apple jelly plus ketchup in her swedish meatballs plus lil smokies.
Amber
How big of jars for the chili sauce? Can you use cans of chili instead?
Terri R.
This is a classic recipe.
Debby D.
I have used the combination of meatballs, ketchup, grape jelly and picant sauce ans it's yummy also.
Carla F.
Will have to try get tired of boring tomato sauce.
MJ
I wish I would have had this recipe over the holidays, it would have been perfect!
Patricialynn
I've been looking for this recipe! Thank you!