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Published: 01/28/2022 | Updated: 03/26/2024

Crock Pot Meatballs are a great low-effort recipe that allows you to put in the hours of cooking when you have the time and energy, and then enjoy it when you’re off work. Delicious meatball recipes also make for an easy family dinner. Crockpot meatballs keep well in the fridge, so be sure to prep them days or even weeks in advance and let them simmer away until you’re ready to heat them up!

This dish is perfect for a winter’s night. The sweet and sour meatballs with apricot jam is a dish that will tantalize your taste buds. The succulent meatballs are coated in a sweet and sour sauce, with just a hint of apricot jam. The perfect blend of flavors will have you wanting more.

 

For many years, one of our favorite chicken recipes has been Cindy’s Chicken. It’s a simple recipe but oh, so good! When we have a get-together, I often serve sweet and sour crockpot meatballs as one of the appetizers. Meatballs are always a huge hit with kids (and some of the adults). I wanted to serve meatballs but didn’t want them to be the same ones I always serve.

I decided to see what it would taste like if I used the sauce from Cindy’s Chicken on the meatballs. It was a good gamble. Our family now has a new favorite meatball recipe!

Easy Crock Pot Meatballs Recipe:

800 g cooked meatballs
250 mL bottle of Russian dressing
250 mL of apricot jam
3 Tbsp. dry onion soup mix

 

For this recipe, you can make your own meatballs from scratch and cook them or buy frozen pre-cooked meatballs.

In a bowl, mix together the Russian dressing, apricot jam, and dry onion soup mix. Place the meatballs in the crockpot and pour the sauce over top. Stir. Cook in the slow cooker on low for 2-3 hours.

 

If you are making these as a freezer meal, place the meatballs in a large resealable freezer bag. Mix the sauce together and pour into the bag. Squish together to combine, remove excess air from the bag, and seal. Freeze until ready to cook. Thaw. Pour into the crockpot and cook on low for 2-3 hours.

If serving these crockpot meatballs as an appetizer, you can set them out with toothpicks.

Looking for more appetizers/snacks recipes

Do you want to add some more appetizers or snacks recipes to your repertoire? Well, look no further! Here are some delicious and easy-to-follow recipes. Everything is sure to please your guests at your next party or get-together.

• Bacon Jalapeño Pinwheels
• Easy Crock Pot Meatballs
• Easy Chicken and Waffle Sliders
• Buffalo Chicken Nachos with Blue Cheese Crumble
• Corn Salsa with a Kick
• Make Ahead (Freezer) Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings
• Bacon-Wrapped Buffalo Chicken Bites
• Mexican Layered Dip

What should I serve with meatballs?

Apricot jelly meatballs can be made into a meal by themselves or added to pasta, mashed potatoes, or even pizza. Meatballs can also be used as a sub-topping.

How to make crockpot meatballs with grape jelly?

To make these meatballs, you need to combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and grape jelly. Then, mix all ingredients together until well combined. Next, roll into small balls and place them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve hot with ketchup.

How to make meatballs with grape jelly on the stove?

Tasty meatballs are easy to make and you can use them as an appetizer or main dish. You can add other ingredients if you want. Put them into a pan and cover with sauce. Simmer for ten minutes.

 

This recipe for Easy Crock Pot Meatballs recipe is easy to make and it is sure to be a hit with your family.

For those of you who are looking for an easy meal that is also great tasting, I would highly recommend the recipe for “Easy Crock Pot Meatballs.” These meatballs are made in the crockpot, so you spend less time slaving away over the stove.

In conclusion, these easy Crock Pot meatballs are a great recipe to have on hand for a quick and easy meal. They are a perfect appetizer for busy weeknights when you need something fast, or for feeding a crowd. So, next time you are in need of a tasty and simple dinner or a busy night’s idea, give these meatballs a try as party appetizers!

Check out these other Crock Pot recipe ideas:

Make-Ahead Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings