Sweet And Sour Jelly Meatballs Aka Jelly Meatballs

Name: Sweet And Sour Jelly Meatballs Aka Jelly Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) jar chili sauce (like Heinz); 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (32 ounce) jar grape jelly; 1 (7 ounce) can chopped mild green chilies ((4 ounce can can be used too, but I like 7)); 3 tablespoons dried onion flakes; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon of your favorite curry powder, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder; 1/4 teaspoon dried chipotle powder, to taste (optional); 2 lbs pre-cooked frozen meatballs (I prefer the ones from Ikea)

Servings: persons

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Put all the ingredients but meatballs into the crockpot and mix well.
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Add the meatballs and stir to coat well.
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Put the crockpot on low and let cook for 4 hours on low (if you use thawed meatballs, it'll only take a couple of hours in the crockpot, instead).
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Serve, standing back so you don't get trampled by the rush of the crowd.
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Note: We've tried other preserves and jam than grape jelly, but the sauce simply didn't taste as good; we're sticking with plain, old grape jelly from now on and will be happy with it. Also, you can use Lil Smokies or sliced smoked sausage instead of the meatballs - a lot of folks use the same sauce for either and both ways are tasty! :)
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Note 2: the above makes a lot of sauce, a good deal of which will be left over when the meatballs have been eaten. I've found that having a *lot* of sauce is of real benefit when making meatballs in the crockpot - the meat remains nice and moist.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (14 ounce) jar chili sauce (like Heinz), 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 (32 ounce) jar grape jelly, 1 (7 ounce) can chopped mild green chilies ((4 ounce can can be used too, but I like 7)), and more.

Yes, Sweet And Sour Jelly Meatballs Aka Jelly Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!