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Easy Sweet and Spicy Meatballs

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"I had these at a graduation party and they were wonderful. I was shocked when they told me the ingredients. I've made them ever since and they always go like hot cakes! Either hand roll meatballs using your favorite meatball recipe or purchase frozen prepared meatballs. If you use frozen, allow for more simmering time." — Jeniflower

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Original recipe makes 10 servings Change Servings

3 (12 ounce) jars taco sauce
2 cups grape jelly

30 prepared meatballs

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Directions

Pour taco sauce and grape jelly into slow cooker; whisk to integrate jelly into sauce.
Gently drop meatballs into the sauce.
Cook on Low until sauce is warm and meatballs are tender and flavorful, about 4 hours.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 4 hrs
READY IN 4 hrs 5 mins

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Apr 19, 2012

This is one of my favorite recipes to make for family gatherings (potlucks, reunions, holidays). I like to add one large sliced onion and a teaspoon or so of chili powder for a little kick. I use LTH's Meatball Nirvana recipe (which is also from this site) in this dish. You're best off doubling it because this never fails to go fast. If I'm making this for dinner, I like to serve it with mashed potatoes or buttered rice to soak up all that yummy sauce.

—Sarah Jo

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Aug 20, 2012

This is a great recipe, but I took it one step further. Instead of the Taco sauce, I used thick salsa & BBQ sauce with the grape Jelly.....totally awesome. Just a little bit of the Salsa goes a long way. 1/4 C of Salsa & 2 C. of BBQ sauce & 1/2 C. grape jelly.Per 15-18 meatballs. It's just me and my husband here.

—Nana

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4 Ratings

Jan 25, 2013

I make this but use Chili sauce and grape jelly. Good stuff! Can't beat it for a gathering, make a crock pot full of them!

—Spelch

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Nutrition

Calories
383 kcal
19%

Carbohydrates
56.2 g
18%

Cholesterol
70 mg
23%

Fat
10.8 g
17%

Fiber
0.3 g
1%

Protein
14.1 g
28%

Sodium
708 mg
28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Easy Sweet and Spicy Meatballs

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 383
Calories from Fat: 97

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.8g 17 %
Saturated Fat 3.8g 19 %
Cholesterol 70mg 23 %
Sodium 708mg 28 %
** Potassium 229mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 56.2g 18 %
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1 %
Protein 14.1g 28 %
** Sugars 40.8g
Vitamin A 1 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 16 %
Thiamin N/A %
** Niacin 24 %
** Vitamin B6 7 %
** Magnesium 6 %
** Folate 5 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.