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Serving bowl filled with glazed meatballs coated in a thick, glossy sauce.

Easy Crockpot Meatballs

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
This Easy Crockpot Meatballs recipe features frozen meatballs slow-cooked in a savory blend of BBQ sauce and grape jelly for a sweet and tangy finish.
8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds frozen pre-cooked meatballs
  • 15 ounces barbecue sauce any preferred variety
  • 32 ounces grape jelly

Instructions
 

Prepare the sauce:

  1. In the base of a large slow cooker, add the barbecue sauce and grape jelly. Stir thoroughly until the ingredients are well combined and smooth.

Add the meatballs:

  1. Place the frozen meatballs into the slow cooker. Gently toss or stir to ensure all meatballs are evenly coated with the sauce mixture.

Cook:

  1. Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on the low setting for approximately 6 hours, or until the meatballs are fully heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly.

Stir and serve:

  1. Before serving, stir once more to ensure the meatballs are evenly coated. Serve warm, either directly from the slow cooker or transferred to a serving dish as desired.

Notes

To prepare this dish gluten-free, be sure to select gluten-free frozen meatballs (many store-bought brands contain breadcrumbs with gluten). Additionally, confirm that both the barbecue sauce and grape jelly are labeled gluten-free, as some brands may contain additives or thickeners derived from wheat. Always read product labels carefully and avoid cross-contamination if preparing for someone with celiac disease.
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