Description
Sizzling sweet chili meatballs bring bold Thai-inspired flavors to your dinner table, promising a tangy explosion of taste. Perfectly seasoned and glazed, these crowd-pleasing bites will make you the star of any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 48 ounces (1.36 kilograms) frozen homestyle meatballs
Sauces and Jellies:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) sweet red chili sauce
- 20 ounces (567 grams) grape jelly
Fruit:
- 20 ounces (567 grams) pineapple tidbits, drained
Instructions
- Gently nestle frozen meatballs into the crockpot, creating an even layer.
- Drizzle sweet red chili sauce generously over the meatballs, ensuring complete coverage.
- Carefully spoon grape jelly across the meatballs, creating a glossy coating.
- Sprinkle drained pineapple tidbits throughout the crockpot for bursts of tropical flavor.
- Use a spatula to tenderly combine all ingredients, guaranteeing each meatball is thoroughly coated with sauce.
- Secure the crockpot lid and set the temperature: high for 1-2 hours or low for 3-4 hours until meatballs are heated through and sauce is bubbling.
- Periodically mix the contents to distribute sauce and prevent sticking.
- Once cooking is complete, give a final gentle stir to reinvigorate the sauce.
- Serve immediately while warm, presenting as a delectable appetizer or satisfying main course.
Notes
- Swap frozen meatballs with homemade or plant-based alternatives for a personalized touch.
- Balance sweet and spicy by adjusting chili sauce and jelly ratios to suit different taste preferences.
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess liquid diluting the rich, tangy sauce.
- Elevate the dish by garnishing with fresh chopped green onions or sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1-4 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 166
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg