BBQ Beer Meatballs

The perfect combination for summer, these BBQ Beer Meatballs will surely be a hit at your summer cookout or picnic.

This recipe is the perfect dump-and-freeze recipe. Prep time is so quick because there are only 4 ingredients. Plus, you can put it in the crock pot when you are ready to have it and forget about it until your party or gathering. They also make a perfect summer dinner, keeping you out of the kitchen to enjoy the evening.

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BBQ Beer Meatball Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lb. meatballs, frozen, pre-cooked
• 1 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
• 2/3 cup beer
• 1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced, optional

Assembly Instructions:

• Place all ingredients in a large resealable freezer bag.
• Squish to combine, remove excess air, seal, and freeze.

Cooking instructions:

• Thaw or cook from frozen.
• Cook in a slow cooker on low for 3-4 hours.

Ways to Adapt this Recipe

If you don’t want to have the spicy kick from the jalapeno, just leave it out of this recipe. Or you could only use half a jalapeno, taking the seeds out. Of course, if you love spice, feel free to add more.

We use store-bought BBQ sauce, but you could make your own and use that in this recipe.

How to Serve this Recipe

We like serving this as an appetizer for a party or gathering. You can leave them right inside the crock pot with a spoon for easy clean up and serving.

For a fancier option, place the meatballs on a platter and put a toothpick in each one so guests can easily grab one and eat on the go.

You can also use this recipe as a quick summer dinner. Pair it with egg noodles, white rice, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, or grilled veggies to make a complete meal.

Turn it into a sandwich by using slider rolls. Pair them with baked beans or coleslaw to make it a complete summer meal.

Check out some of our other favorite dishes to save time in the kitchen this summer: Sheet Pan Beef and Broccoli, Mexican Pork Carnitas, or Ham and Cheese Sliders.

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BBQ Beer Meatballs

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

3 hrs

 

Course: Appetizer

Servings: 6

Calories: 433 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. meatballs frozen, pre-cooked
• 1 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
• 2/3 cup beer
• 1 jalapeño pepper thinly sliced, optional

Instructions

Assembly instructions:

1. Place all ingredients in a large resealable freezer bag.
2. Squish to combine, remove excess air, seal, and freeze.

Cooking instructions:

1. Thaw or cook from frozen.
2. Cook in a slow cooker on low for 3-4 hours.