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Crockpot BBQ Meatballs has just 4 ingredients and the slow cooker makes it super easy. Enjoy an easy dinner when you make slow cooker BBQ meatballs. They have the best flavor.
Slow Cooker meatballs make the perfect appetizer or weeknight meal. This recipe starts with frozen meatballs and 3 additional ingredients for a delicious BBQ Crockpot Meatballs Recipe.
Using the slow cooker, make this crockpot recipe so quick and easy. You may also love this Crock Pot Honey Buffalo Chicken Meatballs, Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Alfredo Meatballs, Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs and Crock Pot Mozzarella Stuffed Meatball Recipe. Check out more Crock Pot Meatball Recipes.
What's in this post: Crockpot BBQ Meatballs
Why We Love This Recipe:
This BBQ meatballs crockpot recipe is my favorite way to make this simple ingredient recipe. They are my go-to appetizer recipe when we are hosting the holiday dinner or game day.
I love serving them along side Crescent Roll Veggie Pizza, Lil Smokies Crock Pot and Best Mexican White Cheese Dip Recipe.
Ingredients:
- Homestyle Meatballs
- Onion, diced
- Minced Garlic
- Barbecue Sauce
For the full recipe, scroll to the bottom for the recipe card.
Variations Ideas:
- Seasoning – Feel free to change the seasoning by using garlic powder instead of minced garlic. You can also use onion powder instead of fresh onion. We like to add pepper and salt when it is being served.
- Sauce – Instead of Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce try mixing chili sauce.
- Meatballs – You can also different types of meatballs when making this recipe. Substitute with ground beef, ground turkey meatballs or homemade meatballs.
Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1 – Add frozen meatballs to the slow cooker.
Step 2 – Stir until all the ingredients are well combined. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
Recipe Tips:
- Cook Frozen Meatballs – Cook meatballs until heated through. Cooking time will vary but we like to cook on low and then switch to warm while serving.
- Appetizer – For the perfect and easy appetizer, you can easily serve these meatballs with toothpicks.
- Combining Ingredients – When placing the meatballs in the meatballs with the BBQ sauce, mix to combine. For the best flavor make sure that the ingredients are combined.
Serving Suggestions:
These meatballs can be served as a main dish as well. Serve them over white rice or mashed potatoes for a delicious meal idea. We even have served them with Easy Crockpot Mac and Cheese Recipe, The BEST Coleslaw recipe and The Best Macaroni Salad Recipe.
For even more side dish ideas, see What to Serve with BBQ Meatballs or check out these easy side dish recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. They will last about 4 days if stored properly.
Yes, you can place the prepared meatballs in the freezer. Store in a freezer container for up to 2 months. You may even like these 10 Easy Crockpot Freezer Meals in an Hour!
Reheat leftovers in the microwave or oven until heated through.
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Crockpot BBQ Meatballs
Ingredients
- 32 oz homestyle meatballs
- ¼ Onion diced
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 cups barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Dump all the ingredients in a crock pot. Stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
I made this and it was great my kids never ask for seconds but they wanted more. It was so easy to make.Thanks
This is such a great recipe! My whole family loves it. I serve over mashed potatoes or rice. Would definitely recommend if you need to feed a larger group of people.
These are so good! Have made several times. Big hit at church potlucks, always big home an empty crockpot!
Can I use fresh made meatballs? No one in my house will touch frozen meatballs.
Yes. However, I would bake them prior to putting them in the crock pot so that they don’t fall apart. Thanks!
I can’t find the recipe either as the go-to recipe button does not work.
The recipe is toward the bottom of the post. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing this.
If using defrosted meatballs, can you advise on the cooking times, pls?
Diane – I would reduce the cooking time by 1 hour on low or 30 minutes on high when making defrosted meatballs.
i’m sorry. I couldn’t find the actual recipe in your email.
The recipe is above in this post. Thanks!