Need a crowd-pleasing appetizer for your next party that’s both quick and delicious? Look no further than these savory crockpot bourbon meatballs! Simply toss them in your slow cooker and let them simmer to perfection. These flavorful meatballs are guaranteed to be a hit!
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Savory Crockpot Bourbon Meatballs
Need a crowd-pleasing appetizer but short on time?
Then you’ll love this recipe for crockpot bourbon meatballs!
Simply toss in a few bags of frozen meatballs with a handful of ingredients for a delicious homemade BBQ sauce, and let your slow cooker do the work.
The flavorful bourbon-infused sauce makes these meatballs the perfect appetizer for a Kentucky Derby party or anytime you need a no-fuss party food that requires minimal effort.
Table of Contents
- Ingredients for Crockpot Bourbon Meatballs
- Equipment Needed
- Instructions for Crockpot Bourbon Meatballs
- More Meatball Recipes from Midwest Life and Style
- Crockpot Meatballs: The Perfect Easy Appetizer
- Printable Recipe Card for Crockpot Bourbon Meatballs
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Ingredients for Crockpot Bourbon Meatballs
- 2 pounds frozen meatballs (approximately 3-12 oz. bags)
- 2 cups ketchup
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ¾ cup bourbon
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2-3 minced garlic cloves
Equipment Needed
Instructions for Crockpot Bourbon Meatballs
Step 1: Mix Your Sauce
Start by making the BBQ bourbon sauce for your meatballs.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, honey, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, bourbon, red pepper flakes, and garlic.
Whisk it all together until the sauce is smooth.
Step 2: Add Meatballs to Your Crockpot
Next, dump two pounds of store-bought frozen meatballs into your slow cooker.
I use my store-brand frozen meatballs here, but any brand you prefer will work!
For this recipe, I like to use all-beef meatballs (honestly…I just think they taste the best), but you can experiment with other varieties if you want.
Or, if you have a bit more time to prep, even make your own meatballs from scratch.
Step 3: Cover with Sauce and Cook
Pour the BBQ sauce over your meatballs and give everything in the crockpot a gentle stir to coat evenly.
Then pop on the lid, set the time, and cook your meatballs on low for 4-5 hours or 3-4 hours on high if you’re short on time.
Once your bourbon barbecue crockpot meatballs are nice and tender and the sauce is bubbly, it’s time to dig in!
These meatballs and any leftover sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
For a delicious second serving, simply reheat the leftover meatballs and sauce in the microwave until warmed through.
More Meatball Recipes from Midwest Life and Style
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Simple Savory Crockpot Bourbon Meatballs
Ingredients
- 2 pounds frozen meatballs approximately 3-12 oz. bags
- 2 cups ketchup
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ¾ cup bourbon
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2-3 minced garlic cloves
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, honey, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, bourbon, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Whisk together until smooth.
- Dump two pounds of store-bought frozen meatballs into a slow cooker.
- Pour the BBQ sauce over your meatballs and give everything in the crockpot a gentle stir to coat evenly.
- Cook your meatballs on low for 4-5 hours or 3-4 hours on high if you’re short on time.
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The printable recipe card is not for the crockpot bourbon meatballs. It’s for Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball.
Thanks so much for letting me know. I have no idea how that happened, but it is fixed now!
Yummy!
This recipe is definitely a keeper and perfect when you need a quick appetizer for a get-together. Enjoy!
Jen,
This recipe sounds delcious. Can’t wait to try it.
Thank you, Rachel. My husband couldn’t stay out of them! I hope you enjoy them, too!