Crockpot meatball recipes are incredibly versatile and perfect for easy meals, parties, or weeknight dinners.
Here are three delicious Crockpot meatball recipes to try:
1. Classic Crockpot BBQ Meatballs
Ingredients:
- 1 lb frozen pre-cooked meatballs (or homemade)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup grape jelly (or apricot preserves)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions:
- Combine the BBQ sauce, grape jelly, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder in the crockpot. Stir until smooth.
- Add the frozen meatballs and stir to coat them evenly.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve as an appetizer with toothpicks or over rice for a main dish.
2. Crockpot Swedish Meatballs
Ingredients:
- 1 lb frozen pre-cooked meatballs (or homemade)
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked egg noodles or mashed potatoes (for serving)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions:
- In the crockpot, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, sour cream, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the meatballs and stir to coat.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
- Serve over egg noodles or mashed potatoes, garnished with fresh parsley.
3. Crockpot Italian Meatball Subs
Ingredients:
- 1 lb frozen pre-cooked meatballs (or homemade)
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4-6 sub rolls or hoagie buns
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
- In the crockpot, combine the marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Stir well.
- Add the meatballs and stir to coat.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
- Toast the sub rolls and fill them with meatballs and sauce. Top with shredded mozzarella and broil for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
Tips for Success:
- For homemade meatballs, mix 1 lb ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork) with 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and salt/pepper. Form into 1-inch balls and brown in a skillet before adding to the crockpot.
- Adjust the sauce thickness by adding more broth or simmering uncovered at the end of cooking.
- These recipes are great for meal prep or feeding a crowd!
Enjoy your Crockpot meatball creations! 🍝🍴
