Crockpot BBQ Meatballs
Tender meatballs coated in a rich, sticky barbecue sauce, perfect for gatherings and family celebrations.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds frozen meatballs Fresh or homemade meatballs can also be used.
- 1 cup BBQ sauce Choose your favorite BBQ sauce for best flavor.
- 1/3 cup grape jelly Provides sweetness to balance the BBQ sauce.
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper To taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare your crockpot, ensuring it is clean and ready for action.
- Lay the frozen meatballs in the bottom of your crockpot, spreading them out evenly.
Mixing the Sauce
- In a mixing bowl, combine BBQ sauce, grape jelly, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper.
- Stir until well blended.
Cooking
- Pour the sauce mixture over the meatballs in the crockpot, ensuring each meatball is coated.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
- Occasionally stir to ensure even coating and cooking.
Serving
- Once cooked, the meatballs should be heated through and bursting with flavor.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
To enhance flavor, consider searing meatballs before cooking or adding hot sauce for a kick. For meal prep, make a large batch at the start of the week.