The slow cooker makes dump-and-cook recipes a breeze. With only 4 ingredients, these sweet meatballs are a perfect appetizer.
Jump to RecipeSimple recipes are the best, especially when you are making them to share. When I worked in a doctor’s office years ago, we did a lot of potluck lunches. I usually made my taco dip because everyone asked for it, but would sometimes branch out to other recipes.
Another favorite is sweet meatballs. They are easy to make and delicious!
This recipe couldn’t be easier. Measure out your ingredients, dump it all in the slow cooker, and let it cook. You may want to give it a stir occasionally, just to prevent any sticking. But, there have been times I forget to stir and haven’t had an issue.
Using the slow cooker for a potluck recipe is also nice because you can plug it in and keep it on warm. Then you don’t have to worry about your sweet meatballs getting cool or drying out since they are still in the warm sauce.
Swedish Meatballs Step by Step
Ingredients
- 2 lbs frozen meatballs, homestyle
- 10 oz grape jelly
- 1 cup coca-cola
- 12 oz chili sauce
Preparation
Pour all ingredients into a slow cooker and stir to coat.
Cook on low for at least 4-5 hours before serving, stirring occasionally.
Leftovers
Place leftover sweet meatballs in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days. To reheat, pour the meatballs and sauce into a saucepan. Heat over medium heat for about 5-10 minutes, until warmed through.
Recipe
Originally Published On: September 1, 2021
Slow Cooker Sweet Meatballs
Ingredients
- 2 lbs frozen meatballs (homestyle)
- 10 oz grape jelly
- 1 cup coca-cola
- 12 oz chili sauce
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Pour all ingredients into a slow cooker and stir to coat
- Cook on low for at least 4-5 hours before serving, stirring occasionally
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
Slow Cooker Sweet Meatballs FAQs
I like to use the frozen package of meatballs. They cook up well, and add to the simplicity of the meal. Typically, I buy the “homestyle” meatballs because they don’t have extra flavors in it. This allows the flavor in the sauce to be dominant.
Yes. I have only used coca-cola when I make these, but other brands should work. Just make sure you don’t purchase diet or flavored soda.
My mom would make something when I was little. That is how she made her homemade spaghetti meatballs and sauce, by the slow cooker.
Yum! I haven’t made the slow cooker ones to go with spaghetti but maybe I’ll try that next time!
I haven’t tried cooking meatballs for spaghetti the slow-cook way. Thanks for this article, I might have to do it soon.
These meatballs omg!!! The meal looks delicious!!! I can’t wait to make your recipe, can’t wait.
They are so yummy and perfect for either an appetizer or meal, depending on how many you eat 🙂
For sure adding this to my “to make” list! We love meatballs but I have never done them in the slow cooker!
The slow cooker makes it so easy! And you know I love easy 🙂
Awesome recipe! Everyone loved it. This will be my second time making this. But, this time, I’ll be serving a couple diabetics. Do you think this would work with sugar free jelly?
Thanks! I haven’t tried it with sugar-free jelly so I can’t guarantee the flavor, but I think it would still work.
I’ve never tried making meatballs in the slow cooker so I really must give it a whirl. These look delish!
great recipe tips, meal looks delicious!
Oh boy do I love Swedish meatbals! Thank you for sharing I will definitely have to try these!
Yummy! So nice to use the frozen meatballs for this. Such a great appetizer.
These look so delicious. We make these for parties and get togethers. I’ve never used Coca Cola only grape jelly and chili sauce. Definitely gonna try them with Coca Cola next time.
I absolutely hate cooking meatballs, so the fact that this recipe uses frozen ones is perfect! I can’t wait to make this for my family.
These look amazing. I would love to make meatballs! I’ve honestly never had them before.
So delicious! I served this with dinner last night and everyone loved it.
Swedish meatballs are SO GOOD. And these sound amazing. Thank you for sharing/!
I love this recipe! And I cant wait to try it
Cooking is one of the hobbies I indulged myself in. I think this is such a great recipe! It`s gonna be fun making it
I love meatballs! Thanks for sharing this. I look forward to your next recipe
wow, these meatballs look so yummy. Would love to try them since we have the ingredients for it as well.
Meatballs are great appetizers. I would love to try your recipe and hopefully I can follow it
Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs Appetizer looks so good. I can’t wait to do my version. I hope I can do it on weekends as it’s my dad’s birthday celebration.
I know you mentioned that this is just an appaetizer but here in my country, this could already work as a main course dish haha.. Just include a rice and we are good to go.. This looks really delicious and savory..
Thank you for sharing the recipe