Best BBQ Crockpot Meatballs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
547 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Best BBQ Crockpot Meatballs
Description
This recipe layers pre-cooked frozen meatballs in a slow cooker sprayed with cooking oil to prevent sticking. The sauce combines sweet and tangy elements—orange marmalade adds citrusy sweetness, BBQ sauce brings smoky depth, sweet chili sauce contributes mild heat and sweetness, while orange zest and white vinegar brighten the profile. The mixture simmers on high heat for 2 to 3 hours, allowing meatballs to reheat thoroughly and absorb sauce flavors.
The meatballs emerge tender and coated in a sticky, flavorful BBQ glaze. The diced green onions add fresh, mild onion flavor and color contrast as a garnish.
These meatballs make convenient party appetizers or a hearty main dish accompaniment. Using frozen fully cooked meatballs saves preparation time while slow cooking infuses them with enhanced sauce flavor.
Ingredients
- 32- ounce meatballs about 50, frozen, fully cooked, bag
- 2 cups orange marmalade
- 2 cups BBQ sauce
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- orange zest
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
Garnish:
- green onion diced
Instructions
- Combine the orange marmalade, BBQ sauce, chili sauce, orange zest and vinegar in a medium bowl and stir well.
- Spray the slow cooker base with cooking oil.
- Add the meatballs and pour the sauce. Gently stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 547 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 547kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 78g | 26% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 929mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 416mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 69g | 138% |
| Vitamin A | 175IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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