BBQ Crockpot Meatballs
A stress-free recipe for sweet and tangy BBQ meatballs made in a slow cooker, perfect for gatherings or a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2-3 pounds Frozen meatballs Use your favorite brand.
- 1-1.5 cups BBQ sauce Choose a BBQ sauce you like.
- 3/4-1 cup Grape jelly Can substitute with honey for a different sweetness.
- 1 splash Hot sauce Optional for added heat.
- 1 pinch Garlic powder Optional for additional flavor.
- 1 spoon Dijon mustard Optional for a grown-up flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Dump the meatballs into the crockpot. No need to thaw.
- In a bowl, stir together BBQ sauce and grape jelly until it looks mostly blended.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs and toss gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, stirring once or twice if you are around.
- When they are hot all the way through, switch to WARM for serving.
- For an extra thick and sticky sauce, crack the lid for the last 20 minutes to let the sauce reduce slightly.
Notes
Store leftovers in a covered container in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat, microwave or warm on the stove with a splash of water. BBQ Crockpot Meatballs can also be frozen for 2-3 months either before or after cooking.