Crockpot BBQ Meatballs Slow Cooked (Printer-Friendly)
Juicy BBQ meatballs simmered in rich, tangy sauce—perfect for gatherings, snacks, or effortless comfort food.
# What You’ll Need to Cook:
→ Meatballs
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900 g frozen cooked meatballs
→ Barbecue Sauce
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400 ml tomato sauce
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60 g tomato paste
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60 g light or dark brown sugar
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60 ml honey
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2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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1.5 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp liquid smoke
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp garlic powder
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0.5 tsp ground black pepper
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1 tsp salt
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0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
# Steps to Prepare:
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Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, honey, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes to the slow cooker. Whisk together until fully combined.
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Add frozen meatballs to the slow cooker. Stir gently to ensure all meatballs are evenly coated with the barbecue sauce.
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Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours, until meatballs are heated through and the sauce is bubbling.
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Transfer meatballs to a serving dish or keep warm in the slow cooker. Serve with cocktail sticks or as desired.
# Extra Cooking Tips:
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Homemade meatballs can be used if preferred; pre-cook before adding to the sauce.
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Increase red pepper flakes or add cayenne for a spicier flavor.
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For easy cleanup, line the slow cooker with a disposable liner.