Crockpot BBQ Meatballs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
220 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crockpot BBQ Meatballs
Description
The Crockpot BBQ Meatballs recipe starts with fully cooked frozen meatballs combined with a homemade sauce blending grape jelly, BBQ sauce, sweet chili sauce, and fresh orange zest. This sauce creates a complex flavor with elements of sweetness, tanginess, and mild spiciness. Slow cooking the meatballs in the sauce on a low or high setting ensures they heat evenly and absorb the sauce, resulting in tender meatballs coated in a rich glaze. The slow cooker method offers convenience and melds flavors over several hours.
These meatballs are suitable as party appetizers, game day snacks, or casual main dishes. They can be served on their own, with toothpicks, or alongside sides like rice or vegetables for a simple meal. The versatility of the sauce pairs well with the mild meatballs, enhancing their flavor without overpowering.
Notes suggest browning homemade meatballs in a skillet before slow cooking to preserve their texture and using lean ground beef and pork for the meatballs. For alternative methods, meatballs can be heated stovetop with sauce simmered briefly or baked in the oven at 350°F until heated through and sauce is bubbly. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Ingredients
- 1 (40-ounce) bag meatballs fully cooked, frozen
- 1 (10-ounce) jar grape jelly
- 2½ cups BBQ sauce
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- orange from one orange, zest
Instructions
- Add the grape jelly, BBQ sauce, sweet chili sauce, and orange zest to a bowl and mix well.
- Add the meatballs to a greased slow cooker and pour over the sauce. Stir to coat.
- Cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 4-6 hours.
Notes
- For homemade meatballs, use a combination of lean ground beef and pork and brown them in a skillet before slow cooking to prevent them from falling apart.
- To heat without a slow cooker, brown frozen meatballs in a skillet with sauce, simmering for 5-10 minutes until heated through and sauce thickens.
- You can bake frozen meatballs with sauce in a 350°F oven for 20-25 minutes until heated through and bubbly.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for about 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1237mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 208mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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