Get ready to unleash your bbq ranch cravings, because with just one bite of these savory BBQ Meatballs, you’ll experience a whole mouth sensory overload! Smothered in sauce and loaded with flavor, these tender bite sized treasures are the ultimate crowd-pleaser! Just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep, and your slow cooker will take over!
BBQ Meatballs
These flavor packed Crockpot BBQ Meatballs are your hot ticket to party greatness!
I’ve literally watched them vanish before my eyes at a get together. Everyone could not get enough… and I blame the crazy good sauce.
It deserves all the blame… I mean credit.
Linnette writes: "Super easy to make and very tasty. This was a hit for our party!"
The perfect party appetizers are usually those that are ridiculously simple to make… and outrageously delicious!
Oh, and they usually involve a Crockpot, too!
So today, you’ll kick up the flavor using hardly any ingredients. Then leave all the work to your slow cooker!
Sound good?
And of course these meatballs are also crazy simple to serve. Simply scoop them onto some little plates or grab some toothpicks and go to town eating them straight from your slow cooker!
I know you’ll also love these tasty Crockpot Cranberry Meatballs, too!
Now let’s get these meatballs cooking in your crockpot!
You’re going to LOVE the bbq ranch flavor combo…
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Ingredients
Just round up these 3 Easy Crockpot Ingredients to create the ultimate flavor packed bbq meatball appetizer everyone will be drooling over.
It all starts with the sauce for these BBQ meatballs…
- Ranch Seasoning (or use this delicious Homemade Ranch Seasoning)
- Barbecue Sauce
- Frozen Meatballs
You’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to get the job done.
Then… make your easy slow cooker meatballs even tastier when you use this delicious Homemade Meatballs Recipe!
How To Cook BBQ Meatballs
Trust me, this is the easy, no hassle bbq meatballs crockpot recipe you’ve been looking for.
And with just a few simple steps you’re crock pot barbecue meatballs will be 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 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!
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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…
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BBQ Meatballs Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy crockpot BBQ ranch meatballs recipe…
One reader writes: “A must have for the Super Bowl!”
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 Year’s!!”
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!”
BBQ Meatballs
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
- Gather your ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl, combine BBQ Sauce and dry Ranch Dressing, then stir well.
- Heat on HIGH for approx. 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Then, let simmer on ‘LOW’ or ‘WARM’ setting once done. ENJOY!
Notes
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So have you tried this Crockpot BBQ Ranch Meatballs Recipe yet?
Share with us in the comments below!
What size crock pot do you have ?
Hi Nicole ~ this recipe works great in 4 – 6 quart Crock Pots. Enjoy! 🙂
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.
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!
Thank you for sharing !
You’re very welcome!
Thank you for sharing !
You’re welcome!
how long do u cook it on low???
Hi Lori ~ if cooking on LOW, you can cook approx. 3 – 4 hours, or until hot. ENJOY!!
Can you use the ranch dip packets instead of the dressing packets.
Hi Karen ~ yes… that will work just fine. 🙂 ENJOY!
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?!!
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! 🙂
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?
Hi Izzy ~ yes… you can definitely cut back on the ranch and bbq sauce if serving to kids that like a simpler flavor. 🙂 Enjoy!
Heidi, thanks for your answer! This will be added to our Labor Day weekend menu!
Izzy (and my 12 little minions)
Thanks for the recipes they all look so quick n easy — I’m gonna try meatballs next after I get a crockpot.
You’re very welcome, Natalie… ENJOY! 🙂