These are the best crockpot BBQ meatballs because they are LOADED with flavor: they’re sweet, spicy, and smoky BBQ flavor all in one. Because of their flavor, they’re a great stand-alone dish to bring to a party, potluck, or tailgate. These are my go-to game day appetizer 🙂

In a hurry? Use frozen meatballs (pre-cooked), instead of making your own to cut down on time.

How to Make Crockpot BBQ Meatballs

The full recipe is below, but here’s how to make these meatballs in a couple simple steps.

Step 1: Mix all of the meatball ingredients together in a bowl.

Step 2: Make the sauce.

Step 3: Add the meatballs to your slow cooker and pour the sauce over them.

Here’s the full recipe:

Best Crockpot BBQ Meatballs – Sweet & Spicy

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Total Time: 5 hours
Yield: 8 people 1x

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Description

Perfect for party, potluck, or tailgate – these meatballs are the right balance of sweet, spicy, and BBQ flavor.

Ingredients

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Meatballs:

2 lbs ground beef
1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup white onion
1 egg egg
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Sauce:

1/4 cup Sriracha
3/4 cup honey
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp paprika

Instructions

Chop the onion into small pieces. Mince the garlic.
In a large bowl, mix the meatballs: add the ground beef, garlic, breadcrumbs, white onion, egg, & red pepper.
Roll the meatballs into about 1 inch to 1 1/2 inch balls.
Add meatballs to large skillet and brown on all sides.
In a small bowl, mix the sauce: whisk together the Sriracha, BBQ sauce, honey, brown sugar, and paprika.
Add the meatballs to the bottom of your crockpot and pour the sauce over them.
Cook on high for 4 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.