Juicy Homemade Barbeque Meatballs Slow Cooker
Juicy homemade barbeque meatballs made in the slow cooker are tender, flavorful, and coated in a rich, tangy sauce. Perfect for parties or easy family meals, they’re simple to prepare and always a crowd favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, milk, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form into small, evenly sized meatballs.
- Optional: Brown meatballs in a skillet over medium heat for added flavor.
- Place meatballs in the slow cooker.
- In another bowl, mix barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Pour sauce over meatballs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 2–3 hours.
- Stir gently before serving to coat meatballs in sauce.
Notes
- Browning meatballs helps them hold shape and adds flavor.
- Use frozen meatballs for a quicker version.
- Add chili sauce or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze cooked meatballs in sauce for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5-6 meatballs
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
