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the ultimate honey bbq crockpot meatballs recipe
- Total Time: 260 minutes
- Yield: 20 meatballs 1x
- Diet: General
Description
These Cheese Stuffed Honey BBQ Crockpot Meatballs are a crowd-pleasing appetizer or easy meal. Tender meatballs filled with mozzarella, simmered in a smoky honey BBQ sauce with a chipotle kick, and made easy in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
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- 450g (1 lb) Ground Beef (80% Lean)
- 1 Small Onion, Diced (≈100g / 3.5oz)
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 60g (1/2 cup) Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 Large Egg, Beaten
- 1 tsp (5g) Salt
- ½ tsp (2.5g) Black Pepper
- 1 tsp (2g) Smoked Paprika
- 115g (4oz) Mozzarella Cheese, Cubed
- 80ml (1/3 cup) Honey
- 80ml (1/3 cup) Ketchup
- 30ml (2 tbsp) Apple Cider Vinegar
- 15ml (1 tbsp) Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp (2g) Chipotle Powder
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Water (Optional)
- 1 tbsp (9g) Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 2 tbsp (6g) Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
Instructions
- Combine Meat Mixture: Gently mix ground beef, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Form Cheese-Stuffed Balls: Flatten meat, add mozzarella, enclose, and roll into 3-cm (1-inch) balls.
- Arrange in Crockpot: Place meatballs in a single layer in a 2-liter (2-quart) crockpot.
- Make Smoky Chipotle Glaze: Whisk honey, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, chipotle powder, and water.
- Slow Cook: Pour half the glaze over meatballs; cook on low 4-5 hours or high 2-3 hours.
- Broil for Finish: Brush with reserved glaze and broil 3-5 minutes.
- Rest & Garnish: Rest 5 minutes, drizzle with glaze, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and cilantro.
Notes
For extra tender meatballs, avoid overmixing the meat. Using 80/20 ground beef adds flavor and moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg