Description
Honey BBQ crockpot meatballs deliver mouthwatering comfort for game day or family dinners. Savory beef blends with sweet tangy sauce, creating an irresistible crowd-pleasing dish you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) frozen meatballs
- 1 cup (240 ml) barbecue sauce
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) honey
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) grape jelly
- Parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Whisk together barbecue sauce, honey, and grape jelly in a medium mixing bowl until smooth and fully integrated.
- Transfer frozen meatballs directly into the crockpot, creating an even layer across the bottom of the appliance.
- Gently pour the prepared sauce mixture over the meatballs, meticulously coating each piece to ensure comprehensive coverage.
- Cover and set the crockpot to high temperature, allowing meatballs to simmer for approximately 60-75 minutes.
- Stir meatballs midway through cooking to redistribute sauce and promote uniform heating.
- Once cooking is complete, verify internal temperature reaches at least 165°F for food safety.
- Optional: Sprinkle finely chopped fresh parsley over the meatballs for a vibrant garnish and added flavor complexity.
- Serve hot, using a slotted spoon to transfer meatballs to a serving platter, allowing excess sauce to drain.
Notes
- Swap grape jelly for low-sugar alternatives like sugar-free jam to reduce overall sweetness and calories for health-conscious eaters.
- Easily transform this recipe into a gluten-free dish by selecting gluten-free barbecue sauce and verifying meatball ingredients meet dietary restrictions.
- Consider adding a dash of sriracha or red pepper flakes to introduce a subtle heat that complements the sweet honey barbecue flavor profile.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time and store sauce mixture separately to create a convenient make-ahead meal that saves time during busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 283 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg