Description
Sweet and tangy honey BBQ meatballs slow-cooked to perfection – super easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer or meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 lb frozen meatballs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup grape jelly
- Parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, honey and grape jelly until smooth.
- Place frozen meatballs into crockpot and pour sauce over, stirring to coat evenly.
- Cook on high for 1–2 hours or low for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, then serve warm.
Notes
- Use any brand of BBQ sauce; sweetness varies by brand.
- For leaner version, substitute turkey or chicken meatballs.
- Grape jelly can be swapped for strawberry or apple jelly.
- Leftovers refrigerate 3–4 days; freeze up to 2 months.
- Reheat gently, adding extra sauce or water to maintain moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 1 cup (6–8 meatballs)
- Calories: 442 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 435 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 81 mg