Description
Slow Cooker Cocktail Meatballs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for any gathering. These tender, juicy meatballs simmer in a sweet and tangy sauce that fills your home with mouthwatering aromas. Easy to prepare and always a hit, they make a fantastic appetizer or main dish. Whether it’s game day or a festive celebration, these meatballs will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain or Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1/2 cup grape or cranberry jelly
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix gently until combined.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- (Optional) Sear meatballs in a hot skillet until browned on all sides.
- In a bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce and jelly until smooth.
- Place meatballs in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- Serve hot with toothpicks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 75mg