Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of these Crock Pot Buffalo Ranch Meatballs, where spicy buffalo sauce meets creamy ranch dressing for an unforgettable appetizer. Perfect for game day or casual gatherings, these tender meatballs are easy to prepare and will have your guests coming back for seconds. Let your slow cooker do the work while you enjoy the party!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 2 green onions (chopped, for garnish)
- 2 tbsp butter (for sauce)
- Optional: Extra hot sauce to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing mix until fully blended but not overworked.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- For added flavor, sear meatballs in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Transfer to the crock pot.
- Melt butter with any extra hot sauce in a small saucepan and pour over the meatballs in the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until cooked through and tender. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg