Description
These Easy Crockpot Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food—perfect for a quick dinner, easy appetizer, or crowd-pleasing party dish. Slow-cooked in a rich, sweet and tangy sauce, they turn out tender, juicy, and packed with flavor every time. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, meal prep options, or a no-fuss recipe for busy days, this dish delivers big results with minimal effort.
Ingredients
2 lbs frozen meatballs
1 cup grape jelly
1 ½ cups barbecue sauce
½ cup chili sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Lightly grease the crockpot with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
2. Add the frozen meatballs directly into the crockpot and spread them evenly.
3. In a bowl, mix grape jelly, barbecue sauce, and chili sauce until smooth.
4. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
5. Pour the sauce evenly over the meatballs and gently stir to coat.
6. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours.
7. Stir once or twice during cooking to ensure even coating.
8. Once heated through and the sauce thickens, adjust seasoning if needed.
9. Serve warm as an appetizer or over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
Use a high-quality barbecue sauce for the best flavor.
For a thicker sauce, cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes.
Homemade meatballs can be used but should be pre-cooked for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner / Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg