Crock Pot meatballs made with just grape jelly and BBQ sauce? Yes! This Crock Pot meatballs recipe is easy peasy and people ALWAYS love this recipe. Be a hero this holiday season and TRY THIS RECIPE!

Crock Pot Meatballs Recipe

This is my go-to recipe for meatballs. I love it because it’s so simple and takes just seconds to put in the crock pot, set and go. Let’s face it, when it comes to the holidays, game day or any special occasion, everyone loves a warm crock pot full of flavorful meatballs. I know my family can’t get enough of this super easy recipe and it’s why I keep making them over and over.

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I went a little nuts when I photographed this recipe and probably included too many photos in this post. What can I say, I was hungry during the editing process!

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I always make this dish for our Christmas Eve festivities, but these easy crock pot meatballs are also great as a simple weeknight dinner. We often serve them over rice with some vegetables on the side. They are so hearty and filling. Even the kids love them and that’s saying a lot.

Easy Crock Pot Meatballs Recipe

They’re also a great game day appetizer and I always make them along with my amazing sausage stuffed mini sweet peppers on Super Bowl Sunday!

Sure, you could make your own meatballs and put together a special sauce from scratch, but why? In all seriousness, there are times for complicated dishes and there are times when you just want to throw a few tried-and-true ingredients in your trusty crock pot and know that what comes out is going to be super delicious. This crockpot meatballs recipe is what you want in those moments!

It’s funny, because the first time I tried this recipe I was pretty skeptical. I mean, frozen prepared meatballs, grape jelly and BBQ sauce? Really?

Yes, Oh, yes. It is so good!

Easy Meatballs in Crock Pot

If you end up giving my easy crock pot meatballs recipe a try this holiday season I’d love to hear what you and your family think about them. Please leave a comment below to share your feedback. Do you make your meatballs a different way? I’d love to hear your modification ideas in the comments as well!

If you’re looking for some more amazing party finger foods, check out one my favorite recipes, these bacon wrapped water chestnuts!

Ingredients

1 squeeze bottle 2 1/2 cups grape jelly (I used Welch’s Concord Grape Jelly.)
1 18 oz. bottle barbecue sauce I used Sweet Baby Ray’s
1 package 2 lb. frozen prepared meatballs

Instructions

Add grape jelly and barbecue sauce to a slow cooker, stir to blend well. Stir in meatballs to coat. Cover and cook on high for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, stirring halfway during the cook time.

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Course: Appetizers

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58 Comments

I would really like to find the recipe in this mess of pictures and comments.

I have homemade meatballs in the crackpot as I write this. I’ve never made this recipe, although I have heard of it. Not trying to hate on it, it’s that when people taste mine, they want the recipe. I’ve had this recipe forever, my mom and my grandma, always made this, now I do. I don’t use barbecue sauce, I use chili sauce, jellied cranberry sauce, lemon juice and brown sugar. It’s more savory is what I’m told. I’ve never had a store bought meatball…lol too easy and quick to make my own. Merry Christmas!

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I should add mine are baked. I’m merely warming them up in the crackpot! Only takes 30 minutes in the oven 😊

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  Really Terry?

Anyone try this on the stove or oven? If so how long?

christine says:

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about an hour on 325…sear meatballs first on stovetop till browned…I think better than crockpot.and if you are “home”, why not?

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Julie W. says:

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I bake my meatballs in the oven first @350 for 30-35 minutes and then add to the warmed up sauce in the crockpot pot. I like the texture of the meatballs better that way and it’s faster.

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What size crockpot did you use?

I use chili sauce in the bottles instead of the BBQ.

Dannie says:

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So do I! They’re the best!

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My family and coworkers love this recipe

Did you use precooked packaged meatballs? I need for a group of 60-70 people. What brand did you use??

Crissy Page says:

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Yes, I buy frozen meatballs. I have used several brands, usually Great Valu from Walmart.

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Lori says:

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I used IKEAs frozen meatballs. They were great!

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This was a really easy appetizers that everyone enjoyed! So easy my husband who doesn’t really cook made it. ?

My coworker made this for a potluck at work and I loved them! So happy to find the Recipe! Thank you for sharing . Cant wait to make for me and my family

I have made this recipe for years. My family and friends love it. It’s so simple and taste great. I do make my own meatballs though but I do that the night before. If you are pressed for time, buy the premade meatballs. I will always use this recipe because it is the best sauce be recipe I’ve eaten.