Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs
Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender meatballs enveloped in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce. This effortless recipe is perfect for game nights, family gatherings, or busy weeknights when you want to serve something delicious without the fuss. Just set it and forget it—your guests will be asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup favorite BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, and garlic powder; mix until well incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- (Optional) Brown the meatballs in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown on all sides.
- Transfer the meatballs to a slow cooker and mix BBQ sauce with honey; pour over the meatballs.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours until cooked through.
- Serve with toothpicks as appetizers or over rice/pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option. - Experiment with different BBQ sauces for unique flavor profiles. - Add chopped bell peppers for extra crunch and nutrition.