Sweet and Spicy Meatballs

Wherever you take these sweet and spicy meatballs, be sure to bring the recipe because you’ll definitely be asked for it! Who doesn’t love a little honeyed kick? These versatile make-ahead meatballs make the perfect appetizer for your neighbourhood potluck or a quick protein-filled weeknight dinner when paired with an easy side.

The complementary sweet and spicy flavours of this freezer meal recipe are always a hit. Plus, you’ll likely have all of the ingredients for this dump-and-freeze recipe on hand, especially if you keep pre-frozen meatballs in bulk in your freezer like we do. It’s a great way to save some money and make delicious meals easy to prep.

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Sweet and Spicy Meatballs

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ lb. meatballs, frozen, pre-cooked
• ½ cup Franks red hot sauce
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp. honey
• 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp. sriracha

Assembly instructions:

1. Place all ingredients in a large freezer bag. Remove excess air, seal and freeze.

Cooking instructions:

1. Thaw. Cook in slow cooker 2 hours on low.

Sweet and Spicy Meatball Ideas:

A freezer stacked with sweet and spicy meatballs means whether you have a busy family evening or an upcoming potluck, there’s no stress. Just toss these in your trusty slow cooker a few hours early and serve!

If you prefer other hot sauces, the Franks can be substituted with Texas Pete, Louisiana Hot Sauce, or a combination of sriracha and ketchup to maintain the tang, spice, and consistency. To avoid gluten in this recipe, swap the soy sauce for coconut aminos.

Vegetarian Alternatives:

Looking for a vegetarian alternative without missing out on the sweet and spicy taste? Swap the pre-cooked frozen meatballs for your favourite plant-based alternative, and voila!

Serving Suggestions:

One of the best things to bring to any party, these sweet and spicy meatballs make the perfect appetizer. Who doesn’t love a flavourful meatball paired with a sports game or lawn games? Top with scallions and pair with a container of toothpicks, and you’ll be sure to leave with a clean plate.

This recipe also makes for a family-pleasing, easy weeknight dinner. Simply serve over brown or white rice with some steamed vegetables or a garden salad.

Other Similar Recipes

If you did buy frozen pre-cooked meatballs in bulk (we’d totally recommend!), check out some of our other 5-star rated easy meatball recipes:

• Honey Bourbon Meatballs
• Korean Meatballs
• Sheet Pan Teriyaki Meatballs
• Easy Italian Meatballs