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Crockpot BBQ Meatballs Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Crockpot BBQ Meatballs recipe combines sweet grape jelly and tangy BBQ sauce to create a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main dish. With just three ingredients and minimal prep time, these meatballs cook low and slow in the crockpot, resulting in tender, flavorful bites perfect for gatherings or a quick 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. Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl or directly in the base of the slow cooker, combine the grape jelly and BBQ sauce. Stir well until the jelly is fully incorporated into the BBQ sauce, creating a smooth and rich sauce base.
  2. Add Meatballs: Place the frozen fully cooked meatballs into the sauce mixture. Stir gently to coat all the meatballs evenly with the sauce, ensuring each bite is flavorful.
  3. Cook in Crockpot: Cover and cook on the high setting for 2 to 3 hours or on the low setting for 3 to 4 hours. This slow cooking allows the flavors to meld together and the meatballs to heat through thoroughly.
  4. Keep Warm: Once cooking is complete, switch the crockpot to the warm setting to maintain the perfect serving temperature until ready to eat.
  5. Serve: Enjoy these BBQ meatballs as a tasty appetizer at parties or serve them over rice topped with green onions for a satisfying main dish.

Notes

  • Grape Jelly BBQ Meatballs are incredibly easy to make with only three ingredients and about 5 minutes of prep time.
  • Using frozen fully cooked meatballs saves time and effort, making this recipe quick to assemble.
  • These meatballs can be kept warm in the crockpot for several hours, perfect for entertaining.
  • For a little extra garnish and freshness, top with sliced green onions when serving over rice.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 382
  • 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

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