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Honey BBQ Crockpot Meatballs Recipe

Honey BBQ Crockpot Meatballs Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: About 10 servings (5 meatballs per serving) 1x
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Description

These Honey BBQ Crockpot Meatballs are a sweet, tangy, and savory appetizer that’s incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or even a quick family dinner, this recipe features frozen meatballs slow-cooked in a luscious sauce made from barbecue sauce and honey. With only a handful of ingredients and nearly effortless prep, you’ll have tender, flavor-packed meatballs ready to impress any crowd.

Ingredients

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For the Meatballs

  • 2 pounds frozen homestyle meatballs (about 50 meatballs)

For the Sauce

  • 2 cups barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (for heat)

For Garnish

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
  2. Add Meatballs to Crockpot: Place the frozen meatballs into the bowl of a 4- to 6-quart crockpot, spreading them evenly.
  3. Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared honey BBQ sauce over the meatballs, making sure they are all coated well. Stir gently to distribute the sauce evenly among the meatballs.
  4. Slow Cook: Cover the crockpot with a lid. Cook on low heat for 4 hours or on high heat for 2 hours, until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce is bubbly.
  5. Serve: Garnish the meatballs with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy warm, directly from the slow cooker or transfer to a serving platter with toothpicks for easy appetizer bites.

Notes

  • This recipe works with any variety of frozen meatballs—beef, turkey, chicken, or plant-based!
  • If you prefer homemade meatballs, cook and freeze them in advance, then use as directed.
  • Leftover meatballs will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Great as an appetizer, but also delicious served over rice or noodles for a main course.
  • For a spicier version, double the amount of red pepper flakes or add a dash of hot sauce to the sauce mixture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 5 meatballs
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 775mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/honey-bbq-crockpot-meatballs-recipe/