BBQ Meatballs Recipe
Crockpot BBQ Meatballs are easy and saucy with frozen meatballs simmered in BBQ sauce, sweet chili sauce, grape jelly, and orange zest.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 (40-ounce) bag frozen meatballs, fully cooked
- 1 (10-ounce) jar grape jelly
- 2½ cups BBQ sauce
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- orange zest, (from one orange)
Instructions
- Add the grape jelly, BBQ sauce, sweet chili sauce, and orange zest to a bowl and mix well.
- Add the meatballs to a greased slow cooker and pour over the sauce. Stir to coat.
- Cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 4-6 hours.
Notes
Homemade meatballs. Make Homemade Meatballs using lean ground beef and ground pork. Brown in a skillet before adding them to the crock pot or the meatballs will fall apart.
Stovetop. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of oil. Brown the frozen meatballs on all sides. Add the BBQ sauce and simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce has thickened.
Oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the frozen meatballs in a baking dish and pour on the BBQ. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce is bubbly.
Store. Place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1237mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg