Description
These Honey-Garlic BBQ Crockpot Meatballs are a nostalgic childhood favorite with a modern twist. Tender meatballs simmered in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for a comforting family dinner or party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves minced garlic
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the Meatballs: Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Brown the Meatballs (Optional): Place meatballs on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix honey, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
- Combine: Transfer the meatballs to the crockpot, then pour the honey-garlic BBQ sauce over them.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours until meatballs are cooked through and tender.
- Serve: Serve warm, drizzling extra sauce from the crockpot over the meatballs if desired.
Notes
- You can customize the sauce by adjusting the sweetness or adding a bit of heat with hot sauce.
- For a party, keep the meatballs warm in the crockpot on the ‘keep warm’ setting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Honey-Garlic BBQ Meatballs, Crockpot Meatballs, Slow Cooker Meatballs, Party Appetizer
