These Crockpot BBQ meatballs are tangy and sweet, only use 3 simple ingredients, and take no effort to prepare! Just mix everything together and leave the meatballs to cook in your slow cooker! You can serve them as an appetizer with toothpicks or as an entree with some rice, noodles, rolls, and more!
Easy 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Meatballs
Meatballs are an incredibly versatile (and ridiculously easy) dish that can be served as an appetizer at parties or used as the main protein for dinner! They are sweet, savory, and completely delicious!
Not to the mention, this recipe uses frozen meatballs and your slow cooker for a hands-off, hassle-free meal that needs basically no prep work! Just toss everything into your crockpot, give it a stir, and let it cook!
Jump to:
🥘 Crockpot BBQ Meatballs Ingredients
This tasty appetizer or entree only needs 3 ingredients! It's budget-friendly, simple, and completely delicious!
- Frozen Meatballs - 40 ounces of frozen meatballs.
- Honey BBQ Sauce - 16 ounces of honey BBQ sauce. You can use your favorite brand or try my recipe here.
- Onion - 1 cup of finely diced yellow onion.
- Liquid Smoke (optional) - 1-2 teaspoons of liquid smoke.
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🔪 How To Make Crockpot BBQ Meatballs
Your slow cooker really does all of the work here! The only things you are going to need is your crockpot, a knife, a cutting board, and a wooden spoon.
This recipe is for 12 servings, but you can easily double or triple it as long as your crockpot is large enough.
- Prepare. Place 40 ounces (1.10 kilograms) of frozen meatballs into your slow cooker.
- Combine. Add 16 ounces (455 grams) of honey BBQ sauce, 1 cup (160 grams) of yellow sweet onion, and the optional 1-2 teaspoons (5 milliliters) of liquid smoke. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Cook. Close the crockpot and cook on high power for 2 hours or low power for 3-4 hours. Stir occasionally to prevent the meatballs from burning along the edges.
- Serve. Serve immediately with toothpicks, on mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or rolls.
🍴 What To Serve With Crockpot BBQ Meatballs
These meatballs make a fantastic appetizer for parties or large gatherings. However, you can also serve them with some white rice, noodles, yellow mashed potatoes, or on hoagies to make them the main course!
Check out my post on what to serve with meatballs for tons of tasty ideas and recipes! Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
- Any flavored BBQ sauce works wonderfully in this recipe. You may opt to not add the liquid smoke depending on the flavor.
- To keep warm for a party, set your crockpot to the warm setting once the time has ended. They can be kept warm for up to 3 hours. Make sure you stir them occasionally and add a splash of water if the sauce becomes dry.
- Use your favorite brand of frozen meatballs since they are the main ingredient!
- There's no need to thaw out your meatballs. Add them to your crockpot straight out of the freezer.
🥡 Storing & Reheating
Keep your meatballs stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for a few days.
Reheating BBQ Meatballs
Reheat your meatballs either in the microwave, on the stovetop, or back in the slow cooker.
>>>>See all of my recipes here<<<<
❓ Recipe FAQs
Sure! You can use homemade meatballs for this recipe. Just make sure they are fully cooked before you place them into the slow cooker. Try out my air fryer meatballs, lamb meatballs, or venison meatballs.
Nope! You can grab your meatballs straight out of the freezer and immediately add them to your slow cooker. There is no need to thaw them out beforehand!
I recommend using honey BBQ sauce for these delicious meatballs, but you can easily use whichever variety is your favorite! You can use your preferred store-bought brand or a tasty homemade version (check out my Hawaiian BBQ sauce recipe here!)
😋 More Crockpot Recipes
- Slow Cooker Goulash - Macaroni noodles, ground beef, and flavorful seasonings make up this hearty entree.
- Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes - Perfectly cooked baked potatoes that are prepared entirely in your crockpot.
- Crockpot Mac & Cheese - Creamy and cheesy macaroni that is practically effortless to make.
- Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs - Sweet and savory meatballs that are perfect for hosting parties.
- Crockpot Corn On The Cob - An extremely convenient and fuss-free way to prepare corn on the cob.
- Slow Cooker Roasted Potatoes - Cubed potatoes are cooked in the crockpot with butter, garlic, and seasonings and then topped with Parmesan cheese.
Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page.
Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Subscribe to the newsletter today (no spam, I promise)! Don't forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!
📖 Recipe Card
Crockpot BBQ Meatballs
Ingredients
- 40 oz frozen meatballs
- 16 oz honey BBQ sauce (see recipe, or use your favorite brand)
- 1 cup yellow sweet onion (finely diced)
- 1-2 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- Place 40 oz frozen meatballs into your slow cooker.
- Add 16 oz honey BBQ sauce, 1 cup yellow sweet onion, and the optional 1-2 teaspoon liquid smoke. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Close the crockpot and cook on high power for 2 hours or low power for 3-4 hours. Stir occasionally to prevent the meatballs from burning along the edges.
- Serve immediately with toothpicks, on mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or rolls.
Notes
- Any flavored BBQ sauce works wonderfully in this recipe. You may opt to not add the liquid smoke depending on the flavor.
- To keep warm for a party, set your crockpot to the warm setting once the time has ended. They can be kept warm for up to 3 hours. Make sure you stir them occasionally and add a splash of water if the sauce becomes dry.
- Use your favorite brand of frozen meatballs since they are the main ingredient!
- There's no need to thaw out your meatballs. Add them to your crockpot straight out of the freezer.
- To store: Keep your meatballs stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for a few days.
- To reheat: Reheat your meatballs either in the microwave, on the stovetop, or back in the slow cooker.
Comments
No Comments