Quick 3-Ingredient Meatball Recipe for Busy Weeknights

You won’t believe how simple this is to make! It’s one of our go-to party recipes and my family has made it for years. Try this easy and delicious 3 Ingredient Meatballs.

Meatballs are ideal party food. These are quick to assemble in the slow cooker using just three ingredients.

Keep them on the warm setting and serve right from the crockpot, or plate them over rice with a salad for a simple weeknight dinner. They also make perfect baby shower meatballs.

You’ll love how flavorful they are and how effortless they are to prepare.

How to make 3 Ingredient Meatballs:

This recipe is straightforward: add the grape jelly and BBQ sauce to the slow cooker and stir to combine.

Add the meatballs, toss to coat, set the cooker, and let it do the work.

3 Ingredient Meatballs Ingredients:

• Meatballs – Frozen, fully cooked meatballs from your preferred brand work best.
• BBQ Sauce – Use your favorite bottle of BBQ sauce.
• Grape Jelly – I used a low-sugar grape jelly, but use whatever you prefer.

Directions:

Step One: Put the grape jelly and BBQ sauce into the slow cooker and stir until combined.

Step Two: Add frozen fully cooked meatballs and stir gently so they’re evenly coated with the sauce.

Step Three: Cook on high for 3 hours.

How to serve 3 Ingredient Meatballs:

These meatballs work well as an appetizer or an easy main course.

For appetizers, serve on a platter with toothpicks for easy grab-and-go bites.

For a simple dinner, spoon them over rice and add a side salad.

Try some of my other meatball recipes:

Pineapple BBQ Meatballs – A sweet and savory slow cooker option the family will enjoy; a simple four-ingredient recipe that’s great for dinner or a party.

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs – A classic take that’s perfect served over rice or as an appetizer.

Slow Cooker Asian Meatballs – An easy, flavorful recipe that makes a great appetizer or main dish.

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