Description
These Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and coated in the stickiest, most delicious sauce. Perfect for anytime you need a crowd-pleaser that’s super easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1/3 cup finely chopped onion (OR shallot)
- 1/3 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon dried garlic powder
- salt & pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Make meatballs: To make the meatballs, mix all ingredients in a large bowl and shape into small meatballs.
- Cook meatballs: Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat and add some oil. Cook the meatballs until browned on the outside and entirely cooked through. OR bake the meatballs at 425°F for 10-12 minutes.
- Slow cook with sauce: Once the meatballs are cooked, mix all sauce ingredients together in a 3-4 quart slow cooker. Add the meatballs and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
Notes
Roll meatballs tightly to prevent them from falling apart. For a lighter option, ground turkey or chicken can be used. If the sauce isn’t thick enough, cook uncovered on high for 20-30 minutes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 137 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 511 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 44 mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs, appetizer, party snacks, ground beef, sticky glaze