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Sweet and Sour Meatballs {Easy!}

5 from 32 votes
An easy, no fuss sweet and sour meatball recipe using chili sauce and grape jelly. Sure to be a crowd pleaser at any party or gathering.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings10 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 12 oz jar chili sauce one standard jar, such as Heinz brand
  • 16-18 oz grape jelly
  • 2 lbs. frozen meatballs, or 2 12-ounce packages cocktail sausages precise amounts for sausages or meatballs aren't necessary, as long as they are covered completely by your sauce you are good to go.

Instructions

  • Combine jelly and chili sauce in a pot on the stovetop, or in a crock pot an stir until smooth. Don't worry about lumps, they will melt as it heats.
  • Add meatballs or cocktail sausages.
  • Heat on low in a crock pot until sausages are plump or meatballs are cooked through (2-3 hours) or on the stove top on a low simmer for 15-30 minutes.

Notes

  • Nutritional information was calculated using cocktail sausages.

Nutrition

Serving: 2g, Calories: 307kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Cholesterol: 58mg, Sodium: 1421mg, Potassium: 293mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 251IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 17mg, Iron: 1mg
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sweet & Sour Meatballs, Sweet & Sour Smokies
Calories: 307kcal
Author: Sara Wells
Cost: $8
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