Spicy Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Meatball Appetizer

Spicy Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Spicy Sweet and Sour Meatballs
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    4 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    5 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    706

Savor the delightful combination of savory and sweet with these succulent meatballs, simmered in a vibrant sweet and sour sauce. Slow-cooked to perfection, they're an effortless indulgence.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    38 g
  • Cholesterol
    137 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    24 g
  • Saturated Fat
    14 g
  • Sodium
    99 mg
  • Sugar
    30 g
  • Fat
    35 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, beaten egg, chopped onion, and salt. Avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Shape the mixture into approximately 1 1/2-inch meatballs. A lightly moistened hand will prevent sticking. (20 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View In a 6-quart or larger slow cooker, whisk together the chili sauce, lemon juice, and grape jelly until smooth. (2 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Gently add the meatballs to the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly coated in the sauce. (5 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View Cover and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours, or on low for 6 to 8 hours, until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly. (4-8 hours)

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06 Step

Recipe View Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or green onions, if desired. Enjoy over rice, mashed potatoes, or as appetizers.

For enhanced flavor, lightly brown the meatballs in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker.
Adjust the amount of grape jelly to control the sweetness of the sauce.
A pinch of red pepper flakes can add an extra kick of spice.
For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 235 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)

  • Tillman Ebertschimmel

    Mar 19, 2025

    I love that I can just set it and forget it with this recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights!

  • Rigoberto Swift

    Jul 11, 2024

    These meatballs were a hit at our party! So easy and delicious.

  • Dedrick Jones

    Aug 2, 2023

    My family devoured these! I'll definitely be making them again.

  • Sydni Fahey

    Jul 2, 2023

    The sauce is amazing! I've also tried it with apricot preserves instead of grape jelly, and it was equally good.

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