This flavor packed, easy Crockpot BBQ Meatballs Recipe will be the appetizer hit of every party!
I know you’ll also love these tasty Crockpot Cranberry Meatballs, too!
Crockpot BBQ Meatballs Recipe
The perfect party appetizers are those that are ridiculously simple to make… and outrageously delicious! Oh, and they usually involve a Crockpot, too!
Both you and your guests will LOVE this easy Crockpot BBQ Ranch Meatballs Recipe that serves up an amazing BBQ Ranch flavor!
The BBQ and Ranch flavors mix together to create the most delicious sauce for your meatballs, and you’ll watch them vanish before your eyes!
They’re the perfect addition to your gatherings with friends and game day parties!
You can serve them up on little plates… or use toothpicks to enjoy them straight from your slow cooker!
So go grab your Crockpot and let’s get these Easy Slow Cooker Meatballs started!
Here’s what you’ll need to make your Crock Pot Barbecue Meatballs…
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Crockpot BBQ Meatballs Ingredients
Just round up these 3 Easy Crockpot Ingredients to create the ultimate flavor packed appetizer everyone will be drooling over…
- Frozen Meatballs
- Barbecue Sauce
- Ranch Seasoning (or use this delicious Homemade Ranch Seasoning)
You’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to get the job done.
You can also make these slow cooker meatballs using this delicious Homemade Meatballs Recipe!
How To Make Crockpot BBQ Meatballs
This is the easy, no hassle appetizer you’ve been looking for. Just a few simple steps and you’re done!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. To get started, grab out a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot.
2. Add your ingredients and cook.
3. When the meatballs are done, serve them up right away. Or turn your slow cooker heat to warm… and enjoy these savory meatballs all day long.
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
How To Serve BBQ Ranch Meatballs
Create the ultimate party or game day appetizer when you serve up these enticing BBQ Ranch meatballs straight out of your slow cooker using toothpicks.
Other ways you can serve these meatballs:
- For Dinner with a side of Seasoned Potato Wedges.
- For Christmas Parties ,Easter Dinner, or any holiday celebrations.
- Right out of the back of your car as an easy tailgating treat!
BBQ Ranch Variations
Want to change things up a bit and enjoy even more tasty barbecue ranch indulging?
These are the glorious bbq ranch recipes you’ve been missing…
- Crockpot BBQ Ranch Kielbasa
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Crockpot BBQ Meatballs Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy Crockpot BBQ Meatballs Recipe…
One reader writes: “A must have for the super bowls!”
Sam writes: “So delicious”
Traci writes: “Yum!! These are perfect for parties!!”
Christina writes: “It was delicious and easy! Everyone loved the meatballs, I will definitely make it again!”
Ryan writes: “These are my favorite little meatballs.”
Linnette writes: “Super easy to make and very tasty. This was a hit for our NYE party!”
Abby writes: “Great for a football Saturday or Sunday!”
Colleen writes: “I loved this. So easy. I used sweet honey barbecue sauce. It turned out amazing, my whole family told me to make it again so it’s a win!”
Kim writes: “These are a must for New Years!!”
Kendra writes: “Used hickory brown sugar Sweet Baby Ray’s and ranch seasoning… they were Amazing.”
Leesa writes: “Used the Spicy Ranch, with turkey meatballs. Nice change from the jelly/bbq sauce recipes!”
Wendy writes: “Made these for daughters Birthday Party. They were a hit. Super easy. Made them again using turkey meatballs. Liked them better with regular meatballs, but it was still good with the turkey.”
Beth writes: “Used Sweet Baby Ray’s Sweet & Spicy BBQ sauce. Served with mashed potatoes & drizzled some of the sauce on top. So good!”
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Crockpot BBQ Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients
- 26 oz. Fully-Cooked Frozen Meatballs (or try this Easy Meatball Recipe)
- 18 oz. Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce (1 Bottle)
- 1 oz. Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing dry mix packet or 3 Tbsp Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix
Instructions
- Combine BBQ Sauce and dry Ranch Dressing, then stir well.
- Add frozen meatballs to Crockpot, cover with sauce mixture, then place lid on crockpot.
- Heat on HIGH for approx. 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Let simmer on ‘LOW’ or ‘WARM’ setting once done. ENJOY!
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Nicole says
What size crock pot do you have ?
Heidi says
Hi Nicole ~ this recipe works great in 4 – 6 quart Crock Pots. Enjoy! 🙂
Paige says
Can you use a different bbq sauce or must this me that specific brand. I have the dbs yummers brand and I’m hesitant to try it without the right one.
Heidi says
Hi Paige ~ you can definitely use a different BBQ Sauce… whatever you love will work just fine. I just REALLY love Sweet Baby Ray’s, but if you don’t have access to it in your stores, you can substitute with something else. 🙂 ENJOY!
Kimberly says
Thank you for sharing !
Elizabeth says
Thank you for sharing !
Lori says
how long do u cook it on low???
Heidi says
Hi Lori ~ if cooking on LOW, you can cook approx. 3 – 4 hours, or until hot. ENJOY!!
Karen says
Can you use the ranch dip packets instead of the dressing packets.
Heidi says
Hi Karen ~ yes… that will work just fine. 🙂 ENJOY!
Ska says
Hello!! Thanks for the recipes!! What would you suggest for a party of 30/40 would I double everything or would you suggest one pack of ranch?!!
Heidi says
Hi Ska ~ I’d either double or triple the recipe, depending on how many meatballs you think each guest might eat. It would probably work best to have 1 crock pot per batch. Hope that helps! 🙂
Izzy says
I love these and want to serve to grandchildren who are used to “plain” lightly seasoned meals. If I cut the bbq sauce and ranch ingredients down to half, will this recipe still work?
Heidi says
Hi Izzy ~ yes… you can definitely cut back on the ranch and bbq sauce if serving to kids that like a simpler flavor. 🙂 Enjoy!
Izzy says
Heidi, thanks for your answer! This will be added to our Labor Day weekend menu!
Izzy (and my 12 little minions)
Natalie says
Thanks for the recipes they all look so quick n easy — I’m gonna try meatballs next after I get a crockpot.
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Natalie… ENJOY! 🙂