12 Meatball Recipes That Simmer to Perfection in Your Slow Cooker
Let your slow cooker do all the heavy lifting with these 12 irresistible meatball recipes that simmer their way to perfection. Whether you’re craving sweet and tangy, or something with a spicy kick, there’s a flavor for every mood. These set-it-and-forget-it meals are packed with comfort, convenience, and crowd-pleasing appeal. Get ready to turn simple ingredients into slow-cooked magic—no oven required!
Crock Pot Salisbury Steak Meatballs
These Crock Pot Salisbury steak meatballs are rich, savory, and ultra delicious. Frozen meatballs are cooked until soft and tender, teamed up with a hearty mushroom gravy, and served with some rice or creamy mashed potatoes. If you’ve been craving something wholesome and delicious, but affordable and low-effort, this easy recipe ticks all those boxes.
Slow Cooker Jalapeno Meatballs
These delicious Slow Cooker Jalapeno Meatballs are made with sweet chili sauce, a host of seasonings, a can of beer, and hot pepper jelly for an appetizer (or main dish) your whole family is sure to love. Add them to your game day spread for a quick and tasty snack for guests.
Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Meatballs with Gnocchi
If you want a warm and cozy dinner that tastes fantastic, this recipe for Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Meatballs with Gnocchi is the perfect weeknight dinner! Pop it in the slow cooker a few hours before dinner and have a comforting and delicious meal ready to go after work!
Slow Cooker Whiskey Meatballs
These slow cooker whiskey meatballs take just 5 minutes to prep and are the perfect quick and simple appetizer for the holidays, football season or a Saturday night at home with the family! Everyone will be asking for seconds (and the recipe), so you’ll definitely want to make a double batch.
Crock Pot Honey Garlic Meatballs
Honey Garlic Crock Pot Meatballs are one of my favorite “lazy cooking day” meals. Just toss them in the slow cooker, then set it and forget it! They make a hearty appetizer or delicious main dish with rice or noodles.
Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs
Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs are a favorite in my house because of how tasty they are to eat and how easy they are to make. I like to serve these with mashed potatoes, noodles, rice, or roasted veggies for dinner. They make great leftovers the next day, too, and you can always skewer them with toothpicks if you prefer the appetizer version!
Crock Pot Sweet And Sour Meatballs
These Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Meatballs are made with the help of your slow cooker and have a unique sweet and sour taste that everyone will love. Serve over rice, noodles, or as a fun party appetizer!
Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs
These Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs are irresistible as a weeknight dinner or game-day appetizer. Made with frozen meatballs in a homemade creamy sauce, it’s one that’s sure to please!
Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs
These Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs pack all the Italian flavors of tomatoes, garlic, Italian season, and a few other pantry staples. This meatball recipe not only yields a tender and juicy meal option, but it’s something your whole family is sure to love.
Slow Cooker Pizza Meatballs
These slow cooker pizza meatballs are tender, juicy, and bursting with all the meaty pizza flavors. They are easy (and fun) to make and yield enough to make several versatile meals.
Baby Shower Meatballs
Baby Shower Meatballs are sweet, tangy, and packed with flavor, slow-cooked in a rich barbecue and grape jelly sauce with a hint of jerk seasoning for a delicious baby shower appetizer. The slow cooking process allows the meatballs to soak up all the savory-sweet goodness.
Slow Cooker Barbecue Meatballs
Easy Slow Cooker Barbecue Meatballs only have 3 ingredients (including Sweet Baby Rays) and are wonderful for a quick and easy appetizer or over mashed potatoes for dinner. Your family is sure to enjoy the way these taste and you’ll love how easy they are to make!
