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Slow Cooker Sweet Spicy Meatballs

These slow cooker sweet and spicy meatballs are the perfect easy game day appetizer. Use frozen meatballs to save time!
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 340.2kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tablespoon minced garlic
  • 12 ounces chili sauce
  • 12 ounces grape jelly
  • ½ tablespoon crushed red pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 28 ounces frozen meatballs

Instructions

  • Pour the oil in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Then add the chili sauce and grape jelly and mix together. Cook for 10 minutes on medium heat, stirring frequently.
  • Place the frozen meatballs in your slow cooker. Add the spices to the sauce mixture, stir and then pour it over the meatballs. Cover and cook for 1 ½ - 2 hours on high, or until the meatballs are hot and the sauce is bubbly. Stir once after 1 hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 3meatballs | Calories: 340.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 30.6g | Protein: 14.5g | Fat: 17.4g | Saturated Fat: 6.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.8g | Cholesterol: 57.2mg | Sodium: 517.9mg | Potassium: 391.3mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 21.1g | Vitamin A: 397.1IU | Vitamin C: 9.2mg | Calcium: 26.9mg | Iron: 1.2mg