Super Easy Meatballs

This recipe is super fast, easy and really good.  Perfect for potlucks, parties, super bowl get togethers or a simple dinner.  All you need is three ingredients and a crock pot.  First, you need to have pre-made frozen meatballs.  We like the Kirkland Italian style meatballs from Costco (you get about 100 meatballs per bag!).  Second, you need a 12 ounce jar of chili sauce. Third, 1/4 cup of jelly, grape or apricot.

                  

Typically I use grape jelly, but I didn't have any on hand this morning, so opted for the apricot preserves.     

The apricot or grape gives a little sweetness to the recipe.

If using the Kirkland meatballs, pour half of the bag into your crock pot.

                                      

Mix the chili sauce and jelly together in a small bowl until well combined.

                   

Pour the sauce/jelly mixture over the meatballs.

                                      

Stir until the meatballs are evenly coated.   

                                     
                                      

Place the lid on the crock pot.

                            

Turn on the crock pot and set on high. 

The meatballs from Costco are already fully cooked, they just need heating.  I   like to start by heating on high for a couple hours and then turning the temperature down to low for the final two hours.  Serve individually with toothpicks in them for an appetizer or with a spoon for larger helpings.

There you go!  A quick dish to prepare and and a sure deal to come home with an empty dish!

Buon appetito!