Description
These honey garlic BBQ crockpot meatballs are a sweet and sticky party food, perfect for potlucks and meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb extra-lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs (panko works too)
- 1 egg
- 1 yellow onion, grated
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup (or grape jelly)
- 1/4 cup honey (or maple/agave)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Make the sauce: Mix BBQ sauce, ketchup, honey, and minced garlic in a bowl. Set aside.
- Mix meatballs: In a separate bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, grated onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix just until combined.
- Roll + sear: Roll into meatballs. Heat a skillet over high heat and sear meatballs 2–3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
- Slow cook: Transfer meatballs to the crockpot with tongs and pour sauce over top.
- Cook HIGH for 2 hours or LOW for 4 hours.
- Serve: Use toothpicks for an appetizer, or portion into meal-prep bowls.
Notes
For meal prep, serve with steamed broccoli and rice. Keep on ‘Keep Warm’ for up to 3 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American