Description
Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, packed with smoky sweetness and tender juiciness. Perfect for game nights or family gatherings, these bite-sized delights are effortlessly made in your slow cooker, allowing you to enjoy delicious flavors without the fuss. With a rich BBQ sauce enveloping each meatball, they are sure to be a hit at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp pineapple juice (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into bite-sized meatballs (about 1 inch).
- Optionally, sear meatballs in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides (about 4-5 minutes).
- Pour half of the BBQ sauce into the slow cooker. Add meatballs and pour remaining sauce on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg