Crockpot BBQ Meatballs
These crockpot BBQ meatballs are homemade beef meatballs coated in barbecue sauce and simmered in the slow cooker. A quick and easy appetizer or main course offering that always gets rave reviews!
Servings 8
Calories 357kcal
Ingredients
For the meatballs
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons onion finely minced or grated
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- cooking spray
For the sauce
- 2 1/2 cups BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
For the meatballs
- Preheat the oven broiler. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat the foil with cooking spray.
- Place the ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, onion, garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Stir until thoroughly combined.
- Shape the meat mixture into 1 inch meatballs and place the meatballs in a single layer on the sheet pan.
- Broil for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
For the sauce
- Place the BBQ sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and onion powder in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Coat a 4 quart or larger slow cooker with cooking spray. Add the meatballs, then pour the sauce over the top. Toss gently to combine.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook for 3 hours on low, then serve.
Notes
- I typically use 90% lean ground beef.
- If you don't want to make your own meatballs, you can use 2 pounds of frozen meatballs instead. They do not need to be thawed first.
Nutrition
Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 610mg | Potassium: 611mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 435IU | Vitamin C: 14.1mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3.8mg