Description

Juicy, tender, and gluten-free, these Crock Pot BBQ Meatballs are slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce. Perfect for parties, game day, or an easy weeknight dinner, they require minimal prep and are always a hit.

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef (or ground turkey)

1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs

1/4 cup grated onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 egg

1 tablespoon gluten-free Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

1 1/2 cups gluten-free BBQ sauce

1 tablespoon honey (optional, for extra sweetness)

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, grated onion, minced garlic, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and dried parsley. Mix until well blended.
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1 1/2 inches in size.
Lightly spray the inside of the crock pot with cooking spray and place the meatballs inside in a single layer.
Pour BBQ sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are all coated. Drizzle with honey if using.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or on HIGH for 2–3 hours, until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
Stir gently before serving and serve warm as an appetizer or over rice or mashed potatoes.

Notes

Do not overmix the meat mixture to keep meatballs tender.

Grated onion adds moisture and prevents dryness.

Can be made with ground turkey for a lighter option.

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.

Reheat in the microwave or on the stove over low heat.

Use frozen meatballs if short on time—skip shaping and mixing steps.

Choose BBQ sauce based on your flavor preference, and ensure it’s gluten-free if needed.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Category: Main Dish
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Calories: 390
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 670mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 27g
Cholesterol: 110mg