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Crockpot BBQ Meatballs
Our sweet & savory crockpot bbq meatballs recipe are a hit at every party and only require 5 minutes of prep.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 220 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 (40-ounce) bag frozen meatballs, fully cooked
- 1 (10-ounce) jar grape jelly
- 2½ cups BBQ sauce
- 1 cup Sweet chili sauce
- orange zest, (from one orange)
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.
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Notes
- Homemade meatballs. Make Homemade Meatballs using lean ground beef and ground pork. Brown in a skillet before adding them to the crock pot or the meatballs will fall apart.
- Make
- using lean ground beef and ground pork. Brown in a skillet before adding them to the crock pot or the meatballs will fall apart.
- Stovetop. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of oil. Brown the frozen meatballs on all sides. Add the BBQ sauce and simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce has thickened.
- Oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the frozen meatballs in a baking dish and pour on the BBQ. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce is bubbly.
- Store. Place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
220kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
1237mg
(52%)
Potassium
208mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
45g
(90%)
Vitamin A
200IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220
% 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.