These Crockpot BBQ Meatballs are an easy, delicious recipe that everyone will enjoy. This sweet and savory treat is perfect for any holiday but if you are following a low carb diet, obviously they would be great too. Meatballs — Perfect for entertaining or just a family meal!
Why Make This Recipe
Why go for this recipe? It’s super simple! Dump it all in the crockpot and forget about it. Great for busy weekdays or a chill weekends, everyone loves these meatballs at get-togethers. Believe me, once you try them, it will become your permanent cookie recipe!
Crockpot BBQ Meatballs
Ingredients:
- 1 (18-ounce) jar grape jelly
- 1 (18-ounce) jar BBQ sauce
- A 32-ounce bag of fully-cooked frozen meatballs (about 50)
Directions
- Mix the grape jelly and bbq sauce together in a medium bowl or right in your crock pot.
- Then, put the frozen meatballs in and toss them around with it so they are all covered.
- High for 2-3 hours or low for 3 to 4 hours Option 4 — When oven arrives, switch slow cooker to warm until ready to serve.
- Make them as meatballs and serve with green onions over rice, or eat alone (as an appetizer).
Crockpot BBQ Meatballs Serving Tips
They also work great served up as a party appetizer on toothpicks. For a more substantial meal, serve over steamed rice. Top it off with some green onions also!
How to Store Crockpot BBQ Meatballs
You be able to just store leftovers in a hermetic container , and refrigerate them . The last for around 3 to 4 days. They freeze well, just 2 months is the limit. Pop them in the microwave or on a pan when you want to learn once more!
How to Make Crockpot BBQ Meatballs
- If you want a bit more spicy flavor, add some hot sauce to the BBQ sauce mix
- For the last 30 minutes or so, uncover it if you want…It will thicken up a bit more.
- Flipping the meatballs carefully as they cook is important in order to allow them getting hot on all sides.
Variation
Switch it up and use any number of BBQ sauce flavors if you would like. Add some pineapple diced if you want a sweet twist or bell peppers for added veggies.
FAQs
- Rather use homemade meatballs instead of frozen ones? Yes! As long as they are cooked through before going into the sauce.
- Can this be prepared in advance? Absolutely! This is another excellent cross-over dish: you may like to prep the ingredients (in part at least) in advance, so that also dinner itself can be prepared ahead of time; recuperate overnight refrigerated– and just move it ready first thing!
- What to serve with BBQ meatballs? They match perfectly with rice, mashed potatoes or a light green salad. Enjoy!
