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Sweet Chili Meatballs Crockpot – Easy, Sticky, and Crowd-Pleasing


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  • Author: rodrigo Stone
  • Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes

Description

Juicy meatballs slow-cooked in a sticky, sweet chili sauce with garlic, soy sauce, and jelly — perfect for parties or an easy dinner.


Ingredients

  • 23 lbs frozen fully cooked meatballs

  • 1 (12 oz) bottle Thai sweet chili sauce

  • ¾ cup grape jelly or apricot preserves

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 2 tsp minced garlic

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

  • Optional: red pepper flakes, lime juice, green onions for garnish


Instructions

  1. Place frozen meatballs in a greased slow cooker.

  2. In a bowl, mix chili sauce, jelly, soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar.

  3. Pour sauce over meatballs and stir to coat.

  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours.

  5. Stir occasionally. Remove lid last 30 mins if you want a thicker sauce.

  6. Garnish and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use homemade meatballs if preferred (cook first).

  • Keep on WARM setting for serving at parties.

  • Freeze leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours (low)