Description
Simmering with Southern charm, honey bbq crockpot meatballs deliver comfort and flavor in one delightful dish. Slow-cooked to perfection, these tender morsels blend sweet and tangy notes that invite you to savor every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef meatballs, frozen
- 1.5 cups barbecue sauce
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: Blend barbecue sauce, honey, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Step 2: Transfer frozen beef meatballs directly into the crockpot, spreading them evenly across the bottom.
- Step 3: Pour the prepared sauce over the meatballs, tossing to achieve complete and uniform coating.
- Step 4: Set crockpot to low temperature for 3-4 hours, or high temperature for 2 hours, stirring midway.
- Step 5: Verify meatballs are heated thoroughly and the sauce has thickened to a glossy consistency.
- Step 6: Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Step 7: Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Customize the sauce by adjusting honey and BBQ sauce ratios for sweeter or tangier flavor profiles. Swap frozen meatballs with homemade beef or plant-based alternatives. Add a splash of apple cider vinegar for extra depth. Stir occasionally to prevent the sauce from burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: honey bbq meatballs, crockpot appetizers, slow cooker beef meatballs, sweet and smoky meatballs