Description
Sweet, smoky, and tangy, these Honey BBQ Crockpot Meatballs are an easy slow cooker dish perfect for parties, game days, or family dinners. Frozen meatballs are coated in a sticky homemade honey BBQ glaze and cooked to tender perfection.
Ingredients
1 (32 oz) bag frozen fully cooked meatballs
1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Optional: chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, honey, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Add the frozen meatballs to the crockpot.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs and stir to coat them evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2–3 hours, stirring once halfway through.
- Once the meatballs are heated through and coated in a sticky glaze, serve them warm.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions, if desired.
Notes
Maple syrup can be used instead of honey for a different sweetness.
Add hot sauce or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Use turkey or chicken meatballs for a lighter option.
Pre-made BBQ-flavored meatballs can save time and add extra flavor.
Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stove with a splash of water or BBQ sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
