Dumped Frozen Meatballs in the Crockpot

Crockpot Meatballs (often called dump-and-go meatballs) are one of the easiest slow-cooker meals. You literally dump frozen meatballs into the crockpot with sauce and let it cook. Perfect for parties, quick dinners, or snacks. 🍝

🍲 Dumped Frozen Meatballs in the Crockpot

Ingredients

• 1 bag frozen meatballs (about 24–32 oz)
• 1 jar grape jelly
• 1 bottle chili sauce

Instructions

1. Put the frozen meatballs directly into the crockpot.
2. Pour grape jelly and chili sauce over them.
3. Stir lightly to coat.
4. Cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours.
5. Stir occasionally until hot and coated with sauce.

🍽️ How to Serve

• As party appetizers with toothpicks
• Over rice or noodles
• In sub sandwiches

🔥 Other Easy Crockpot Meatball Combos

1. BBQ Meatballs
   • Frozen meatballs
   • BBQ sauce
   • Honey
2. Italian Meatballs
   • Frozen meatballs
   • Marinara sauce
   • Parmesan cheese
3. Sweet Teriyaki Meatballs
   • Frozen meatballs
   • Teriyaki sauce
   • Pineapple chunks

⏱️ Tips

• No need to thaw meatballs first.
• Stir halfway through cooking so sauce coats evenly.
• Keep on “warm” for parties.

⭐ Many people call the grape jelly + chili sauce version the classic crockpot party meatballs.

If you want, I can also show 5 viral crockpot meatball recipes that only use 3 ingredients 🍲.