Description
These Crockpot BBQ Meatballs are a simple and delicious appetizer, perfect for parties and gatherings. Featuring fully cooked frozen meatballs simmered in a flavorful homemade BBQ sauce blend, this recipe requires minimal prep and slow cooking for tender, sticky, and savory results. Customize the sauce to your taste with different BBQ flavors, and serve these crowd-pleasers alone or over rice or mashed potatoes for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
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Meatballs
- 2 pounds frozen meatballs (fully cooked)
BBQ Sauce Mixture
- 2 cups barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the frozen, fully cooked meatballs into the bowl of your slow cooker, spreading them out evenly to ensure consistent heating.
- Make the BBQ Sauce: In a medium mixing bowl, combine barbecue sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder. Whisk thoroughly until the sauce is smooth and all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Combine Meatballs and Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the meatballs in the slow cooker. Stir gently to coat the meatballs evenly with the sauce without breaking them.
- Cook Slow and Low: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on the low setting for 4 to 5 hours, or if short on time, cook on high for 2 to 3 hours. The meatballs should be heated through and the sauce thickened and sticky when done.
- Serve Warm: Give the meatballs a gentle stir before serving to redistribute the sauce. Keep them on the warm setting if serving at a party or gathering to maintain the perfect temperature.
Notes
- Use your favorite BBQ sauce to tailor the flavor profile—smoky, spicy, or sweet options work well.
- For a healthier twist, substitute homemade or turkey meatballs.
- Serve these meatballs as appetizers or pair them with rice or mashed potatoes to make a complete meal.
