Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Crockpot BBQ Meatballs featuring tender frozen meatballs simmered in a tangy and sweet barbecue sauce with a hint of garlic and onion. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a hearty main dish when served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 2 lbs frozen meatballs (beef, turkey, or plant-based)
BBQ Sauce Mixture
- 2 cups barbecue sauce
- ½ cup grape jelly or honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish (optional)
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a large bowl or directly in the crockpot, combine the barbecue sauce, grape jelly or honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are fully blended to create a flavorful sauce.
- Add the meatballs: Place the frozen meatballs into the crockpot with the sauce. Stir gently to coat all the meatballs evenly with the sauce mixture.
- Cook low and slow: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours, or on high heat for 2 to 3 hours. The meatballs should be heated through and the sauce thickened to a sticky consistency.
- Occasional stirring: If possible, stir the meatballs occasionally during cooking to prevent sticking and to ensure even sauce coating.
- Garnish and serve: Once cooked, garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm as an appetizer or over rice as a satisfying main course.
Notes
- These BBQ meatballs are perfect for parties, potlucks, or game day snacks.
- You can substitute frozen meatballs with homemade ones, but be sure to brown them first before adding to the crockpot for best texture and flavor.
- Serve as an appetizer or over rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust the sweetness by using either grape jelly or honey based on your preference.
