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Sweet and Spicy Slow Cooker Meatballs

Perfect appetizer for game day or any gathering. Doctoring up frozen meatballs in the crockpot is easy, delicious, and always a crowd pleaser!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot meatballs, sweet and spicy slow cooker meatballs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 60 meatballs
Calories 17kcal
Author Melissa Williams | Persnickety Plates

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds frozen fully cooked meatballs
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 cup jalapeno ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • Sliced green onions or chopped cilantro optional

Instructions

  • Pour meatballs into a slow cooker.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, honey, ketchup, sriracha, soy sauce and garlic until combined.
  • Pour the sauce over the frozen meatballs and toss to fully coat. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
  • Serve garnished with sliced green onions or chopped cilantro.

Notes

We use beef meatballs. Turkey or plant based will work as well!
You'll want to use at least a 4 quart slow cooker. 
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 17kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg