Sweet Chili Meatballs Crockpot: 1 Sticky Glaze, 1 Effortless Crowd-Pleaser
Sweet Chili Meatballs Crockpot is a sticky, savory-sweet dish of tender meatballs simmered in a tangy chili glaze. Perfect for parties, game days, or easy dinners over rice.
Ingredients
1.5–2 lbs frozen fully cooked meatballs
1 cup sweet chili sauce
1/4 cup grape jelly (optional)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp ground ginger
Optional: green onions, sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
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Add meatballs to a 4–6 quart crockpot.
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In a bowl, whisk chili sauce, grape jelly, soy sauce, garlic powder, and ginger.
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Pour sauce over meatballs and stir to coat.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours.
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Stir once or twice during cooking.
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Serve warm with optional garnishes or over rice/noodles.
Notes
Use turkey or chicken meatballs for a lighter option.
Add chili flakes for more heat.
Substitute apricot jam or honey for grape jelly.