5 from 6 votes
Crockpot BBQ Meatballs Recipe
This "set it and forget it" slow cooker recipe uses only 4 simple ingredients, like your favorite frozen meatballs and barbecue sauce. Tender, moist, and super flavorful BBQ meatballs in the crock pot are a perfect party snack or fun main dish!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
10
- 12 servings
Calories:
350 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 26-32 ounces meatballs or make our homemade meatballs, frozen
- 18 ounces BBQ sauce pick your favorite, we like a spicy sauce!
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup butter
Instructions
- Set out a large 6-8 quart slow cooker. Pour the meatballs into the slow cooker, followed by the barbecue sauce, brown sugar and butter.
- Cover the slow cooker and turn on LOW for 3 to 5 hours, or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours. Make sure to stir at least once, to smooth out the sauce, and make sure all the meatballs get a good coating of sauce.
- Keep warm until ready to serve. Garnish if desired.
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Notes
- Leftover BBQ meatballs cooked in the crock pot will keep well for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
- To Freeze: Let the cooked meatballs cool completely before transferring to a freezer-safe airtight container. I suggest wrapping the container in a layer of aluminum foil as well. Freeze for up to 3 months. You can then throw them back in the slow cooker with more BBQ sauce, or reheat them on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- But note that the texture will likely be a bit softer after re-freezing, thawing, and reheating.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2.5oz
Calories
350kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
605mg
(25%)
Potassium
341mg
(7%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
261IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 - 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2.5oz | |
| Calories | 350kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 605mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 341mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 261IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.