Best 7 Easy Bbq Meatballs Slow Cooker Recipes

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The slow cooker, a beloved kitchen appliance, transforms ordinary ingredients into tender and flavorful dishes with minimal effort. It's a savior for busy individuals and families seeking a convenient and delicious meal option. Among the culinary wonders that the slow cooker excels at is creating perfectly cooked meatballs, infused with smoky barbecue flavors. This article presents a delectable recipe for "Easy BBQ Meatballs Slow Cooker," a dish that combines the convenience of slow cooking with the irresistible taste of barbecue sauce. With a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation, you'll have tender, succulent meatballs smothered in a tangy and smoky sauce that's sure to tantalize your taste buds.

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EASY SLOW COOKER BBQ MEATBALLS



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These Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs are made fresh or frozen using your favorite sauce and ready in no time in a Crockpot. These are the perfect appetizer or side dish for cocktail parties and gatherings.

Provided by Brandi Crawford

Categories     dinner     lunch

Time 3h50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
½ cup finely chopped onions
2-3 garlic cloves (Minced)
1 egg
2 teaspoons brown sugar or sweetener
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup bbq sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke

Steps:

  • Add the ground beef, breadcrumbs, onions, garlic, egg, and 1/2 of the spices to a large bowl. Reserve the remaining spices for the BBQ sauce.
  • Using clean hands, combine the ingredients and form one large ball. Don't overwork the ground beef mixture. That will result in balls that fall apart.
  • Form and shape the mixture into your desired size. I like 2 tablespoons in size.
  • Spray the bottom of the slow cooker with cooking oil. Place the meatballs in the slow cooker.
  • Cook the meatballs on High for 2 hours. (You can also do Low for 4 hours). Don't open the slow-cooker throughout the cooking process. This will slow down the cook time.
  • While the meatballs cook, combine the BBQ sauce, remaining BBQ rub, liquid smoke, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Open the slow cooker. Carefully, drain any excess fat (if necessary). Pour the BBQ sauce over the meatballs. Do not stir. (If your meatballs aren't fully cooked they will fall apart if you stir.)
  • Cook the meatballs for an additional 1 hour and 30 minutes on High (3 hours on Low).
  • Open the slow cooker and stir. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the meatballs have finished cooking. Insert the thermometer and ensure a temperature of at least 160 degrees.
  • Cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 meatball, Calories 105 kcal, Fat 5 g, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 9 g

CROCKPOT BBQ MEATBALLS



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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.

Provided by Eating on a Dime

Categories     Main Course

Time 4h5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

32 oz homestyle meatballs
1/4 Onion (diced)
2 tsp minced garlic
2 cups barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 1064 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 32 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW COOKER BARBECUE MEATBALLS



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Easy Slow Cooker Barbecue Meatballs recipe that only has 3 ingredients. Great as an appetizer with toothpicks or on top of mashed potatoes for a hearty dinner.

Provided by Sarah Olson

Categories     Appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 3

40 oz. frozen meatballs ((I use Safeway's Kitchen brand homestyle meatballs))
16 oz. Sweet Baby Ray's Original Barbecue Sauce
1 small sweet yellow onion (diced)

Steps:

  • Add the frozen meatballs to the slow cooker.
  • Add the diced white onion and barbecue sauce. Stir.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2.5 hours or on low for 4 hours. Stir occasionally so the meatballs won't burn on the edges.
  • Serve as an appetizer with toothpicks or as dinner on top of mashed potatoes or rice. Or you can serve on slider or hoagie rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 530 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 16 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY SLOW-COOKER BBQ MEATBALLS



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Just five minutes of easy prep work in the morning with your trusty slow cooker, and you can have tender, flavorful BBQ meatballs in the evening.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 3h5m

Yield 50 servings, 1 meatball each

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pkg. (1 lb. 12 oz.) frozen fully cooked meatballs (1 inch)
1 cup BULL'S-EYE Brown Sugar & Hickory Barbecue Sauce
1 Tbsp. HEINZ Yellow Mustard
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Place meatballs in slow cooker.
  • Mix barbecue sauce and mustard until blended; pour over meatballs. Stir gently to evenly coat. Cover with lid.
  • Cook on LOW 3 to 4 hours (or on HIGH 2 hours). Stir in onions just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

BBQ MEATBALLS



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Super easy appetizer that takes next to no work at all. Tastes great!

Provided by MADDIES MOM

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 4h2m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (16 ounce) package frozen meatballs
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce
¼ cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Place prepared meatballs, barbeque sauce, and ketchup in a slow cooker. Let cook on a low heat for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 49.5 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 1381.2 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

EASY SLOW COOKER MEATBALLS



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This is an easy recipe that can be prepared in a slow cooker for a great hot meal at the end of the day. Serve with hot cooked spaghetti noodles.

Provided by HUNNIE0913

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 8h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 ¼ cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 egg, beaten
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, onion, and egg. Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs.
  • In a slow cooker, mix the spaghetti sauce, crushed tomatoes, and tomato puree. Place the meatballs into the sauce mixture. Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 502.9 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

EASY SLOW-COOKER CRANBERRY BARBECUE MEATBALLS



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Cranberry-orange sauce adds a flavor twist to these fix-and-forget appetizer meatballs.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 3h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup (from 9.2-ounce jar) cranberry-orange sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen meatballs, thawed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except meatballs and parsley in 2- to 2 1/2-quart slow cooker until well blended. Add cold meatballs.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 2 to 3 hours or until thoroughly heated. Stir in parsley.
  • Serve meatballs with cocktail forks or toothpicks. Meatballs will hold on low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg

Tips:

  • Choose the right meatballs: Look for high-quality, pre-cooked meatballs made with ground beef, pork, or turkey. You can also make your own meatballs from scratch using your favorite recipe.
  • Use a good quality barbecue sauce: The barbecue sauce is what gives these meatballs their flavor, so choose one that you like. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own.
  • Cook the meatballs on low heat: This will help them to cook evenly and prevent them from drying out.
  • Cook the meatballs for at least 2 hours: This will give the sauce time to penetrate the meatballs and flavor them thoroughly.
  • Serve the meatballs hot: These meatballs are best served hot, straight from the slow cooker.

Conclusion:

Easy BBQ Meatballs in the Slow Cooker is a delicious and easy recipe that is perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. The meatballs are cooked in a flavorful barbecue sauce until they are tender and juicy. You can serve them with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta. This recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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