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Easy Crockpot BBQ Meatballs Recipe

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  • Author: Lauren
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 to 3 hours on high or 3 to 4 hours on low
  • Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes to 4 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delicious and easy Crockpot BBQ Meatballs made with just three ingredients. Tender cooked meatballs simmer in a sweet and tangy sauce of grape jelly and BBQ sauce, perfect for parties or a comforting meal served over rice.


Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 (18-ounce) jar grape jelly
  • 1 (18-ounce) jar BBQ sauce
  • 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen fully cooked meatballs (about 50)


Instructions

  1. Combine Sauces: In a medium bowl or the base of a slow cooker, mix together the grape jelly and BBQ sauce until well combined, creating a smooth, sweet and tangy BBQ glaze.
  2. Add Meatballs: Add the frozen fully cooked meatballs to the sauce mixture. Stir gently until all meatballs are evenly coated with the sauce.
  3. Cook: Cover and cook in the slow cooker on high for 2 to 3 hours or on low for 3 to 4 hours, allowing the meatballs to heat through and absorb the flavors of the sauce.
  4. Keep Warm: Once cooked, switch the slow cooker to the warm setting to keep the meatballs at serving temperature until ready to enjoy.
  5. Serve: Serve the meatballs hot as an appetizer, or over rice garnished with chopped green onions for a hearty main dish.

Notes

  • Grape Jelly BBQ Meatballs are extremely easy to prepare with only three ingredients and require just 5 minutes of prep time.
  • Using frozen fully cooked meatballs saves time and simplifies the cooking process.
  • These meatballs make a perfect party appetizer or a simple family dinner.
  • For an extra touch, garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds when serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 382 kcal
  • Sugar: 25 g
  • Sodium: 355 mg
  • Fat: 19 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg