Sometimes you need to bring a dish to a potluck or birthday party. Or there’s a big game on and you’re hosting. Or maybe you just want to try something different for dinner, but don’t have the energy or time for something complicated.
Allow me to help!
This recipe for sweet and sour meatballs is a longtime classic in my family. There are only three ingredients, though one of them may be surprising to you. Trust me, the finished product is delicious!
Using a slow cooker makes this as simple as: pour, mix, turn on. Done.
Ingredients:
- 1 jar cocktail sauce
- 1 bag mini meatballs
- 1 ~12oz jar jelly (grape or blackberry work best)
Optional: You could add some vinegar for more tang, or some cayenne or other red pepper for a bigger bite.
Step 1: Pour the meatballs in the crock pot. I poured them in right from frozen and it works just fine.
Step 2: Pour in the cocktail sauce & jam, and mix well. Turn to low for at least 4 hours, up to 12 hours.
You could serve these on buns, or with toothpicks, or on skewers like a kebab. The flavor is surprisingly complex for just two ingredients!