. Hi, 3 Tb honey mustard I have a whole freezer full. I used sweet honey barbecue sauce. 20 oz can of crushed pineapple. If 1 pound of ground beef is used, what are the amounts for all the ingredients for the meatballs & sauce? I wanted to make this to, so between internet searching and my sister-in-law this is what I came up with. Shape into 36 one-ounce meatballs. You can either make it with fresh or frozen meatballs, the result is always … When the meatballs have a nice, crispy, dark brown exterior take them out of the oven… and drizzle about 2 teaspoons of sauce over each one. 1/2 C ketchup 1. When you combine Dr. Pepper and Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce… things are about to get tasty good. 1/2 18oz. Crush the crackers with a rolling-pin…. 1 1/2 sleeves saltine crackers I would halve this recipe for us. Any ideas if the recipe would work in a crock pot? bottles of Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce. If you have the time, thaw the meatballs overnight by taking them out of the freezer & placing them in the refrigerator. Line 2 large cookie sheets with tin foil and spray it with cooking spray. This recipe for Barbecue Sauce and Grape Jelly Crock Pot Meatballs goes by many names, like: Slam Dunk Meatballs, Easy Meatballs, Savory Glazed Meatballs, Sweet Barbecue Meatballs, Slow Cooker Grape Jelly BBQ Cocktail Meatballs, Grape Jelly Meatballs and even “Morgan’s Favorite Crock Pot Meatballs.”But, no matter what you call them, they are our family’s go-to recipe for meatballs. Do you think these would taste ok with ground turkey? Amanda, and 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce. They really are great. Even MyHandsomeHusband (self-proclaimed hater of red meat) loved every last bite. 3 Ingredient Crock Pot Meatballs. If you aren’t as much a fan of the sweet and spicy, you can omit the pineapple chunks, but trust me when I say they add so much flavor. Cook the 1st hour on HIGH and the remaining time on LOW. Get your hands down into the bowl and mix all of the ingredients together well. These were delicious. Add frozen meatballs to mixture and stir until evenly coated. Recipe slightly adapted from my awesome sister-in-law Erin Jepsen, MEATBALLS: So easy. My sister-in-law Erin mentioned to me the other day that she has been making some fabulous meatballs using our standard family recipe for Meatloaf. Adding the pineapples to these Barbecue Pineapples enhances the sweet and salty flavor you find with regular BBQ Meatballs. Try it, we love them! Make ’em and love ’em, guys. 4 tbsp of BBQ Sauce. Nice change from the jelly/bbq sauce recipes!” I did a big batch of these to freeze for my son who recently moved out. Fresh Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Crisps. My house always smells amazing while the meatballs simmer. 2. You just buy a bag or two (depending on how large of crowd you are feeding) of regular frozen beef meatballs & a bottle of Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey BBQ Sauce. I always use Sweet Baby Ray’s Original BBQ Sauce. Now, just a word of caution here. I usually suck at making meatballs because they come out dry and tough but not these. Let the mixture reheat on "keep warm" overnight and through the next day. and drizzle about 2 teaspoons of sauce over each one. 2 pounds ground beef (I used 9% fat/91%lean) 3. These tasty meatballs are coated in Welsh’s Grape Jelly and Sweet Baby Ray’s Hickory and Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce. Thank you! 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, SAUCE:  I used ground pork instead of turkey a 28-oz bottle of Sweet Baby Ray's and omitted the vodka and crushed tomatoes. Her blog has saved me more than a few times. So easy. Cook the 1st hour on HIGH and the remaining time on LOW. Add 18 ounces Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce and 6 ounces Coca Cola to medium mixing bowl and combine thoroughly. Meatballs: I love getting the frozen meatballs from Costco or Kroger. Could I make this recipe into a meatloaf? No need to thaw the precooked meatballs before adding them to the slow cooker. She gave me a play by-play of how to make the meatballs happen I gave it a go this week. Pour half of each ingredients into your Crock-Pot, and then pour your whole bag (s) of meatballs in. 28 oz frozen meatballs; 8 oz jar grape jelly; 26 oz bottle Sweet Baby Rays Original BBQ Sauce; Instructions. 1 C brown sugar. 8. FLAVORINGS, EXTRACTS AND LIQUEURS (COOKING SCHOOL), SUGAR COOKIES FOR ROLLING (COOKING SCHOOL), SALISBURY STEAK SURPRISE WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY. bottle of BBQ sauce (we love Sweet Baby Rays, but use your favorite BBQ sauce here) 1 20oz. Sounds and looks great! can pineapple chunks with juice OR fresh pineapple chunks; How to make Easy Hawaiian Meatballs: Place your frozen meatballs into the slow cooker. Contributed by Sweet Baby Ray's. I love Sweet Baby Rays, so that’s what I used. Your email is never published nor shared. It is such an easy dump and go meal. Combine the barbecue sauce and grape jelly into the slow cooker and then add the meatballs. They were a big hit. Yield: about 48 meatballs Miriam, Roll the meat into 2 inch balls and lay them out evenly on the trays. If meatballs are frozen; cook for 4-6 hours on HIGH in your Crock-Pot. 1 onion, finely chopped BBQ Crockpot Meatballs. Great recipe. I’m going to try it with ground turkey next time. I’m out of sweet baby ray’s. I love Sweet Baby Rays, so that’s what I used. Grape jelly: I keep it simple and use Smucker’s grape jelly. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Buff-a-cue Chicken Taquitos. You just buy a bag or two (depending on how large of crowd you are feeding) of regular frozen beef meatballs & a bottle of Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey BBQ Sauce. (Look at those gigantic onions…do you see what I am saying here. So delicious, moist and tender! I made the meatballs … Personally, I think Sweet Baby Ray’s is the absolute best BBQ sauce on the market right now. Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post. It turned out amazing, my whole family told me to make it again so it’s a win!” 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. Bake in the oven first and then warm with sauce in crockpot. Pop them back in the oven for 15 minutes to allow the sauce to heat through and get all sticky and marvelous. Good luck! They come together very quickly, you only need about 15 minutes prep and 40 minutes baking time to make them a reality. , I have found over the years many people like the flavor that onions give but not the texture of biting into one so I grate my onion on a hand held grater and it works GREAT no pun intended lol. Barbecue Meatballs. BBQ Sauce: Sweet baby ray’s BBQ … with Sweet Baby Ray's Buffalo Wing and Sweet Baby Ray's Original Barbecue Sauce. Sauce will be simmering and meatballs will be heated throughout when done Combine the grape jelly and BBQ sauce in a small bowl or in the base of your slow cooker. If meatballs are thawed: cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. 7. Add the sauce to the Instant Pot and stir until the meatballs are evenly coated. Add the frozen meatballs … I just wanted to let you you how much I appreciate your blog. Combine Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce with grape jelly in crock pot. Be careful not to let the meatballs burn on the bottom. ~Jamie. If you aren’t as much a fan of the sweet and spicy, you can omit the pineapple chunks, but trust me when I say they add so much flavor. 3 eggs 3/4 C sweet baby rays 6. My husband doesn’t like red meat so I always make my meatballs (and meatloaf) with ground turkey and I think it turns out great. Adding the pineapples to these Barbecue Pineapples enhances the sweet and salty flavor you find with regular BBQ Meatballs. While the meatballs cook away, combine 1/4 cup ketchup, 3/4 cup Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce and 1 cup brown sugar. use 2 small eggs or 1 xl egg for 1/2 the recipe. But Sweet Baby Ray’s is … I know tons of people that make this for parties and get-togethers and they are always a hit because they are so good and easy! I love the ones from Costco. I love to make meatballs in the slow cooker. I made half the recipe but the full amount of sauce. I love all your great recipes! Number of Servings: 28 … Marie, Thanks for this tip. Add the olive oil and meatballs and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure even browning. 7. BBQ Sauce – I really think it makes a big difference to use a bbq sauce that you really like. It’s true – I haven’t tasted every BBQ sauce out there! Grape jelly: I keep it simple and use Smucker’s grape jelly. I’m afraid the sauce wouldn’t cook on in the same way with the sticky yumminess as baking them.I’d like to know if you’ve tried it that way with any luck. My husband and I enjoyed this recipe for the most part… except the sauce was too sweet. Frozen homestyle meatballs; Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce; Diced white onion; Add the frozen meatballs to the slow cooker and add the onion and Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce. Meatballs – Again, this is a time to use a meatball that you really like. Cook in the crock pot for 6 hours Thanks for sharing. My family and I absolutely loved them. 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