Description
These Dr. Pepper Crockpot meatballs are full of sweet and savory goodness! They’re an easy dump-and-go meal the family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (32 oz) bag fully cooked frozen beef meatballs
- 1 (18 oz) bottle BBQ sauce
- 1 (16.9 oz) bottle Dr. Pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Pour the Dr. Pepper into your slow cooker, followed by the BBQ sauce. Stir well until the two are fully combined.
- Step 2: Place the frozen meatballs into the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly distributed. Use a spoon to gently coat each meatball with the sauce mixture.
- Step 3: If using frozen meatballs, set the slow cooker to HIGH and cook for 3 hours. If the meatballs are thawed, cook on LOW for 3 hours.
- Step 4: Before serving, confirm the internal temperature of the meatballs has reached 165°F to ensure they are fully heated. Serve hot as an appetizer or over rice for a hearty meal.
Notes
For homemade meatballs, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground turkey, breadcrumbs, eggs, and seasonings. Pre-bake at 400°F for 20 minutes before adding to the crockpot. Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles for a main dish, or provide toothpicks and serve as appetizers at parties. Hawaiian rolls make excellent sliders!
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 255 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: Dr. Pepper meatballs, crockpot meatballs, slow cooker appetizer, BBQ meatballs, easy dinner