Crock Pot Sweet And Spicy Meatball Sauce Recipe

Crowd-pleasing Crock Pot Sweet & Spicy Meatball Sauce! This recipe is a potluck sensation, perfect for parties or a cozy night in. Customize the spice level to your liking by adjusting the red pepper flakes – from mild to wild, it's always delicious! Fall-apart tender meatballs simmer in a rich, sweet, and spicy sauce. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 485 mins
Calories 99.2 kcal
Protein 1g
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Ingredients for Crock Pot Sweet And Spicy Meatball Sauce

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How to Make Crock Pot Sweet And Spicy Meatball Sauce

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste), and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  2. Add 2 pounds cooked meatballs to the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the meatballs, ensuring they are fully coated.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, or until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce has thickened.
  5. Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread for dipping. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

73g

Fat

0g

Carbs

8g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Crock Pot Sweet And Spicy Meatball Sauce?

Crock Pot Sweet And Spicy Meatball Sauce takes about 505 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 485 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Crock Pot Sweet And Spicy Meatball Sauce?

Crock Pot Sweet And Spicy Meatball Sauce has approximately 99.2 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Crock Pot Sweet And Spicy Meatball Sauce?

The key ingredients for Crock Pot Sweet And Spicy Meatball Sauce are Cranberry Sauce, Crushed Tomatoes, Ginger Ale, Prepared Mustard, Corn Syrup, Hot Sauce. See the full list with measurements above.

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