Hey Smokin’ and Grillin’ wit AB Fam! Today, we’re diving into the realm of Sticky BBQ Slow Cooker Meatballs. Get ready to elevate your taste buds with this mouthwatering recipe that combines the rich flavors of ground beef, a smokin’ barbecue sauce, and a touch of AB’s signature flair. Let’s fire up those slow cookers and get ready for a flavor explosion!
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- ⅓ cup finely chopped onion OR shallot
- ⅓ cup bread crumbs
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley (optional for more flavor)
- ¼ teaspoon dried garlic powder (optional for more flavor)
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika (smoked or regular, both work)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt (or less, to taste)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, egg, mustard, chopped onion or shallot, bread crumbs, dried parsley, dried garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
In a separate bowl, mix together barbecue sauce, ground paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and salt.
Place the meatballs in the slow cooker.
Pour the sauce over the meatballs, making sure they are evenly coated.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the meatballs are cooked through and tender.
Optional: If you want a stickier glaze, you can transfer the cooked meatballs to a baking sheet and broil for a few minutes until they get a bit caramelized.
Serve the sticky BBQ meatballs over rice, pasta, or as appetizers. Enjoy!
BBQ Slow Cooker Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/3 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp dried garlic powder
- Salt and Pepper To Taste
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, egg, mustard, chopped onion or shallot, bread crumbs, dried parsley, dried garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- In a separate bowl, mix together barbecue sauce, ground paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and salt.
- Place the meatballs in the slow cooker.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs, making sure they are evenly coated.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the meatballs are cooked through and tender.
- Optional: If you want a stickier glaze, you can transfer the cooked meatballs to a baking sheet and broil for a few minutes until they get a bit caramelized.
- Serve the sticky BBQ meatballs over rice, pasta, or as appetizers. Enjoy!
