Classic Sweet and Tangy Cocktail Meatballs
Make tender, bite-sized party meatballs simmered in a glossy, addictive sweet and tangy sauce, perfect for slow cooker serving at gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 min
- Yield: About 40 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs frozen pre-cooked small meatballs
- 1 (12 oz) bottle chili sauce
- 1 (10 oz) jar grape jelly
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
Instructions
- Combine the chili sauce, grape jelly, bourbon, Worcestershire sauce, and dry mustard powder in a medium saucepan.
- Heat the sauce mixture over medium heat, stirring until the jelly is completely melted and the sauce is smooth. Do not boil.
- Place the frozen meatballs into a slow cooker.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the meatballs, stirring gently to coat them evenly.
- Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, or on high for 1.5 to 2 hours, until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce is glossy.
- Stir occasionally during the last hour of cooking to prevent sticking.
- Serve warm directly from the slow cooker with toothpicks for easy serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the bourbon with an equal amount of beef broth if you prefer an alcohol-free version.
- For best results, use small, fully cooked meatballs so they absorb the sauce flavor without falling apart during simmering.
- Prepare the sauce a day ahead and store it in the refrigerator; reheat gently before adding to the slow cooker with the meatballs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5
- Trans Fat: 0.1
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 30
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