1/2 pkg. frozen meatballs (I usually do a 1/2 bag for home & a full bag for potlucks)
1 small bottle ketchup
1 20 oz bottle 7-Up (or any lemon-lime soda)

Pour meatballs in crock-pot, add ketchup (yes entire bottle) and 7-Up. Turn on low and forget it. At dinner time, cook a pot of rice, and serve meatballs over! I know this sounds crazy, but try it once. I have never had anyone not like it!