Cozy BBQ Meatballs Crockpot Recipe
A simple, fuss-free crockpot recipe for juicy, saucy BBQ meatballs perfect for cozy nights and easy comfort meals.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes to 4 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (900g) frozen pre-cooked beef or turkey meatballs
- 1 jar (18 ounces / 510g) BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine BBQ sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Stir well until blended smoothly.
- Place frozen meatballs directly into the crockpot; no need to thaw.
- Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the meatballs. Gently stir with a wooden spoon or spatula to coat all meatballs without breaking them.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours until sauce is bubbly and thickened and meatballs are heated through and tender.
- Just before serving, gently stir the meatballs again to coat with sauce and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top.
Notes
Use pre-cooked frozen meatballs for best results. Avoid stirring too much during cooking to prevent meatballs from breaking. If sauce is too thin at the end, cook uncovered on high for 15-20 minutes to thicken. Can substitute honey with maple syrup or add cayenne for spice. Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 4 days. Reheat gently with splash of water or BBQ sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 6 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12
- Protein: 15
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