Irresistible Honey BBQ Crockpot Meatballs in 3 Easy Steps Recipe
These Irresistible Honey BBQ Crockpot Meatballs offer a perfect blend of savory ground beef and sweet honey BBQ sauce, slow-cooked to tender perfection. Easy to prepare in just three steps, they make a great appetizer or main dish that’s sure to please any crowd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: About 20 meatballs 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Sauce
- 1 cup honey BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture. In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly mixed.
- Shape and Place Meatballs. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs, then arrange them evenly inside the crockpot.
- Make the Sauce and Cook. In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey BBQ sauce, honey, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour this sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. Before serving, gently stir to coat the meatballs with sauce.
Notes
- To enhance flavor and texture, brown the meatballs in a skillet before adding them to the crockpot.
- Serve meatballs with toothpicks as a tasty appetizer or over rice to make a satisfying main dish.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
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