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Honey BBQ Meatballs

Sweet and tangy honey BBQ meatballs cooked in a slow cooker.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 cupsbarbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cuphoney
  • 4 clovesgarlic minced
  • 1 tspred pepper flakes optional
  • 2 lbsfrozen meatballs

Instructions

Instructions

  • Add 2 cups barbecue sauce, 1/2 cup honey, 4 cloves garlic (minced), and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) to the slow cooker insert; stir until the sauce is smooth and combined.
  • Add 2 pounds frozen meatballs to the slow cooker and stir gently until all meatballs are evenly coated with the sauce.
  • Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on High for 2–3 hours or on Low for 4–6 hours.
  • Check the internal temperature of a few meatballs with an instant-read thermometer; they are done when they reach 165°F.
  • If desired, stir once or twice during cooking to redistribute sauce. Remove from the slow cooker and serve.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Spoon

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to a month.
Nutrition facts provided based on my best estimation for the recipe and may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you make to the recipe.  I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use for the most accurate calculation.
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