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BBQ meatballs simmering in sauce inside a slow cooker.
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3-Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Meatballs

The easiest party appetizer ever! These 3-Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Meatballs require just frozen meatballs, BBQ sauce, and grape jelly. Just dump and cook!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 3 ingredient meatballs, bbq meatballs, crockpot bbq meatballs, easy party appetizer, slow cooker meatballs
Servings: 8 appetizer servings
Calories: 280kcal
Author: Angela

Equipment

  • 3-4 Quart Slow Cooker/Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 1 32 oz bag frozen fully-cooked meatballs
  • 1 18 oz bottle BBQ sauce
  • 1 10-12 oz jar grape jelly (or other preserves)

Instructions

  • Place frozen meatballs in slow cooker. Pour BBQ sauce and grape jelly over top.
  • Stir gently to combine. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 4-5 hours.
  • Stir halfway through. Serve warm from the slow cooker, garnished if desired.

Notes

Pro Tips: For the best flavor, use a good-quality BBQ sauce you enjoy on its own. The grape jelly may look separated at first but will melt into a perfect sweet-tangy glaze. Stir gently halfway through cooking to combine the sauces. These are perfect for keeping warm in the slow cooker throughout your party. For another incredibly easy slow cooker favorite, try our Crockpot Jambalaya.