slow cooker glazed meatballs (sweet & savory style). Here’s a full, easy recipe you can follow:
🍖 Slow Cooker Glazed Meatballs
🛒 Ingredients
For the Meatballs
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1 lb (450g) ground beef (or beef/pork mix)
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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1 egg
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¼ cup milk
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ small onion, finely chopped
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
OR use 1–2 lbs frozen fully cooked meatballs (shortcut option)
For the Glaze Sauce
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1 cup BBQ sauce
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½ cup grape jelly (or honey for less sweetness)
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2 tbsp ketchup
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Meatballs (Skip if using frozen)
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Mix all meatball ingredients in a bowl (don’t overmix).
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Roll into 1-inch balls.
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Place on lined baking sheet.
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Bake 15–18 minutes until browned.
2️⃣ Make the Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together:
BBQ sauce + grape jelly + ketchup + soy sauce + Worcestershire + red pepper flakes.
3️⃣ Slow Cook
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Add meatballs to slow cooker.
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Pour sauce over them and gently stir.
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Cook:
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LOW for 3–4 hours
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HIGH for 2 hours
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Stir occasionally if possible.
🍽 Serving Ideas
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Party appetizer (toothpicks!)
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Over rice
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In sub rolls
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With mashed potatoes
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Over egg noodles
🔥 Tips
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For extra caramelization: Broil meatballs 3–4 minutes before serving.
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Want spicy? Add sriracha or chili paste.
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Want less sweet? Reduce jelly to ¼ cup and add 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar.
If you’d like, I can also give:
• A healthier version
• Swedish-style version
• Honey garlic version
• Air fryer version
• Instant Pot version
Just tell me 🙂