Bbq Meatball Recipe

These Grape Jelly BBQ Meatballs are easy to make in the crock pot. This recipe only takes 3 ingredients and 5 minutes to prep! Doesn’t get better than that.

These meatballs are a tried and true appetizer recipe of mine. They literally couldn’t be easier to make and everyone always loves them. Other easy go-to’s are little smokies, meatball sliders and pigs in a blanket.

These crockpot BBQ grape jelly meatballs are a family favorite. They are seriously so good and the perfect appetizer for game day! They almost remind me of sweet and sour meatballs but taste better.

My Grandpa has been making these crockpot meatballs for years and we always loved them growing up. My sister even talked him into making them as an appetizer at her wedding. Everyone loved them! Now of course my family has their actual “homemade meatballs recipe,” which are just as amazing.

The best part about these BBQ meatballs is that no one would ever know how simple they are to make. You could even turn them into a main dish and serve them over sticky rice. YUM!

These slow cooker grape jelly meatballs are so easy to make. You just need the 3 ingredients below to get started:

There are plenty of ways to easily mix up the flavors in this recipe. Check out some other yummy variations below:

If you’d like to thicken your sauce, you can mix together a cornstarch slurry (about 1 Tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 Tablespoon of water) and stir it into the sauce and allow it to simmer.

This is the base of the sauce (which helps thicken it) and brings the best flavor. I promise you won’t taste the grape flavor.

Crockpot Bbq Meatballs

Grape Jelly BBQ Meatballs are easy to make in the crock pot with only 3 ingredients and 5 minutes to prep! Doesn’t get better than that.

Prep: 5min

Total: 125min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 382 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 355 mg, Sugar 25 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 (18-ounce) jar jar grape jelly
• 1 (18-ounce) jar BBQ sauce
• 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen fully cooked meatballs (about 50)

Instruction:

1. In a medium bowl or the base of a slow cooker, combine the grape jelly and BBQ sauce. Add meatballs and stir until coated in sauce.
2. Cook on high 2 to 3 hours or low 3 to 4 hours. Turn the slow cooker to warm until ready to serve.
3. Enjoy as an appetizer or serve over rice and top with green onions for a main dish.

Sweet Brown Sugar BBQ Meatballs

So easy and SO delicious, these sticky glazed meatballs are sweet, savory and just a little spicy. They have a rich, deep flavor thanks to brown sugar and your favorite BBQ sauce.

Prep: 30min

Total: 30min

Yield: 30

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 80 , Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 0 , Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 1/2 g, servingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 5 g, Trans Fat 0 g

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1/2 cup Progresso™ Panko Italian style crispy bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic, grated
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 2 teaspoons chile flakes (or to taste)
• Chopped chives (for garnish)

Instruction:

1. Mix all of the meatball ingredients together and form your meatballs.
2. Heat a large frying pan with a little oil and gently, one by one, add in the meatballs.
3. After they cook for about 4 minutes, flip the meatballs and cook an additional 4 minutes. Once they’re cooked on the outside, they should be a little less delicate. Making sure none are stuck to the bottom, start tossing them in the pan a little more to cook them evenly. Drain most of the fat, leaving a few tablespoons’ worth in the pan.
4. Add 2 tablespoons of water to deglaze the pan, scraping up any stuck-on pieces. Add the brown sugar, adding a little more water if the pan looks too dry.
5. The sauce should start to bubble and look like dark caramel.
6. Remove from heat and add in the barbecue sauce. Stir well.
7. Remove from heat and add in the barbecue sauce. Stir well.

BBQ Meatballs Recipe

Are you looking for a dinner that you can make in a pinch? If so, this BBQ meatballs recipe has you covered!

Prep: 10min

Total: 40min

Yield: 16

Serving Size: 0 g

Nutrition Facts: calories 260 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g carbohydrates, Cholesterol 65 mg cholesterol, Fat 14 g fat, Fiber 1 g fiber, Protein 14 g protein, Saturated Fat 6 g saturated fat, servingSize 0 g, Sodium 506 mg , Sugar 10 g , Trans Fat 1 g

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• ¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese + more for garnish
• 1 ½ cups barbecue sauce, divided
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• garlic salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

Instruction:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic, onion, Parmesan cheese, ¾ cup of barbecue sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic salt, and pepper. Mix together until well incorporated. Form the meat into large balls.
3. Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Place each meatball onto the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake the meatballs in the oven for 30 minutes.
5. After baking, remove the meatballs from the oven and brush them with the remaining barbecue sauce.
6. Serve with rice, potatoes, or toast and garnish with additional shredded Parmesan cheese and chopped chives if desired.

How To Make The BEST BBQ Meatballs

FAQ

What goes with BBQ meatballs?

• mashed potatoes.
• rice.
• crusty bread (which, note to self, is different than rolls from a can)
• potato salad.
• Mac and cheese.
• baked potatoes.
• baked beans.
• sweet potato fries.

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