Description
Scrumptious honey bbq crockpot meatballs pack delightful flavor combinations from classic American comfort cuisine. Hearty meat portions bathed in sweet-tangy sauce promise effortless meal preparation you will savor with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900 g) frozen meatballs (beef, chicken, or turkey)
- 1 cup (240 ml) bbq sauce
- ½ cup (120 ml) honey
- 2 tbsps soy sauce
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsps garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Sauce Creation: Whisk barbecue sauce, honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce in a mixing bowl until perfectly blended and smooth.
- Meatball Preparation: Layer frozen meatballs evenly in the crockpot, creating a single uniform layer that allows complete sauce coverage.
- Sauce Coating: Generously pour the prepared honey BBQ sauce over meatballs, ensuring each meatball is thoroughly and evenly glazed.
- Slow Cooking: Cover crockpot and cook on low temperature for 4-5 hours or high temperature for 2-3 hours, allowing flavors to meld and meatballs to become tender and succulent.
- Occasional Stirring: Gently stir meatballs midway through cooking to promote even heating and prevent potential sticking or uneven sauce distribution.
- Final Presentation: Transfer fully heated and glossy meatballs to a serving platter, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
- Serving Suggestions: Offer as an appetizer with toothpicks or serve as a main course atop rice or mashed potatoes, creating a delectable and versatile dish.
Notes
- Optimize Sauce Consistency: Whisk sauce ingredients thoroughly to prevent clumping and ensure a smooth, glossy coating that clings perfectly to meatballs.
- Prevent Burning: Use low heat setting for slower, more even cooking and reduce risk of sauce caramelizing or burning at bottom of crockpot.
- Maximize Flavor Infusion: Stir meatballs every hour to distribute sauce evenly and allow each meatball to absorb maximum flavor profile.
- Dietary Adaptation: Substitute store-bought meatballs with homemade turkey or plant-based alternatives for lighter, healthier version without compromising taste intensity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg