Description
Succulent Honey BBQ Crockpot Meatballs bring zesty comfort to dinner tables with minimal prep and maximum flavor. Simmered in sweet and tangy sauce, these meatballs promise a crowd-pleasing meal that delivers comfort in every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Protein:
- 2 lbs (900 g) frozen meatballs (beef, chicken, or turkey)
Sauce and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (240 ml) BBQ sauce
- ½ cup (120 ml) honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a luscious, tangy sauce by whisking together barbecue sauce, golden honey, umami-rich soy sauce, aromatic garlic powder, smoky paprika, and robust Worcestershire sauce in a mixing bowl until silky smooth.
- Gently nestle frozen meatballs into the crockpot, creating an even layer that allows maximum sauce coverage.
- Pour the meticulously prepared honey BBQ sauce over the meatballs, ensuring each sphere is thoroughly coated with the glossy, flavor-packed mixture.
- Secure the crockpot lid and allow the meatballs to simmer and transform, cooking on low temperature for approximately 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
- Periodically stir the meatballs during cooking to guarantee uniform heat distribution and prevent potential sticking or uneven glazing.
- Once meatballs are thoroughly heated and luxuriously glazed with the rich sauce, carefully transfer them to an elegant serving platter.
- Enhance the presentation by delicately sprinkling freshly chopped parsley across the top for a vibrant touch of color and subtle herbaceous note.
- Serve the meatballs as a tantalizing appetizer with toothpicks or transform them into a hearty main course by nestling them atop fluffy rice or creamy mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Swap frozen meatballs with homemade or plant-based alternatives to customize flavor and dietary needs.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce and ensure your BBQ sauce is gluten-free certified.
- Add a kick of heat by mixing in a tablespoon of sriracha or red pepper flakes into the sauce for spice lovers.
- Make ahead and freeze the cooked meatballs for quick future meals, storing them in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- 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: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg