3-Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Meatballs
A simple yet flavorful dish combining frozen meatballs, BBQ sauce, and grape jelly, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 20 ounces frozen fully-cooked mini meatballs Do not thaw before using
- 1 cup BBQ sauce Choose your favorite type of BBQ sauce
- 1 cup grape jelly or jam Can be substituted with other fruit spreads like apricot or peach
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients and prepare a 4-quart slow cooker.
- Pour the frozen mini meatballs into the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, combine BBQ sauce and grape jelly; stir until smooth.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the meatballs, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Gently stir the meatballs to ensure even coverage.
Cooking
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 3-4 hours.
- Check the meatballs to ensure they are heated throughout during the last half hour.
- Switch to the 'keep warm' setting if not serving immediately to keep them hot.
Serving
- Scoop out the meatballs with a slotted spoon onto a serving platter.
- Serve as appetizers with toothpicks or over rice/slider buns for dinner.
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Notes
For a spicy kick, add hot sauce or chili flakes. Stir halfway through cooking for even heating. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.