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Crock Pot Meatballs

Irresistibly Juicy Crock Pot Meatballs Everyone Will Love

These Crock Pot Meatballs feature a sweet and spicy honey buffalo sauce, perfect for appetizers or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 meatballs
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1 large Eggs Acts as a binding agent.
  • 1 cup Saltine Crackers (crushed) Adds structure and unique flavor.
  • 2 tablespoon Dried Minced Onion Enhances overall flavor depth.
  • ¼ cup Milk Provides moisture.
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder Part of the spice mix.
  • 1 tablespoon Onion Powder Part of the spice mix.
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder Part of the spice mix.
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika Part of the spice mix.
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cumin Part of the spice mix.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste.
For the Honey Buffalo Sauce
  • 1 cup Frank’s Red Hot Original Sauce Adjust quantity to manage spice level.
  • ½ cup Honey Adds sweetness.
  • 1 cup Apricot Preserves Enhances overall taste.
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar For sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce Adds umami flavor.
  • 2 tablespoon Cornstarch Use for thickening sauce if desired.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground beef, eggs, crushed saltines, dried minced onion, milk, and selected spices. Mix gently.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  4. Whisk together the Frank’s Red Hot sauce, honey, apricot preserves, brown sugar, and soy sauce in a bowl.
  5. Transfer the cooked meatballs to the slow cooker and pour the honey buffalo sauce over them. Coat evenly.
  6. Set the slow cooker on LOW for 2-4 hours. Stir gently after the first hour.
  7. Keep the slow cooker on WARM until serving. Enjoy as an appetizer or over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These meatballs can be made ahead and frozen for easy weeknight meals. Adjust spices to your heat preference.

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