On those nights when you just don’t have time to cook, sticking stuff in the crockpot can be a life saver! These Crockpot Tangy BBQ Meatballs are delicious and so easy to make!
Another crockpot favorite around our house is my Slow Cooker Apple Cider recipe!
Crockpot Tangy BBQ Meatballs are one of our family’s favorite meals. It’s a dish I know the kids will never complain about, and it’s so simple to make. I use my crockpot a lot during the school months. It’s an easy way for me to make sure we have a nice dinner in the evening, without having to work in the kitchen with kids around my feet!
I love this recipe because if you have extra time, you can make your own meatballs, but if you’re in a hurry you can use storebought meatballs. Most of the time I just use storebought meatballs because I’m always running short on time in the evenings. Crockpot meals make dinner less stressful, and when the recipes are this good, it’s a win/win!
Related: Crockpot Cheesy Sausage Dip
What You Need
- 3 lbs. Meatballs, frozen or homemade
- 8 Hotdogs, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 16 oz. Tomato Sauce
- ½ cup Barbeque Sauce
- ½ cup Ketchup
- ¼ cup Brown Sugar
- 2 tsp. Mustard
- 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 Tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tsp. Garlic
- 1 tsp. Onion Powder
How to Make Crockpot Tangy BBQ Meatballs
In the crockpot mix together all the ingredients, except for the meatballs and hotdogs.
Add the meatballs and hotdogs and mix well.
Cook on high for 2-3 hours.
Enjoy these as an appetizer or a main dish for the holidays!
You can eat these by themselves, serve them over rice, or make delicious meatball subs! My kids like to eat these by themselves, so I often have some kind of side that has a vegetable so they’re getting a variety of foods from the food pyramid. We’ve also used these as an appetizer for holiday parties too. I just set a bowl of toothpicks out next to the crockpot and they disappear in no time!

Crockpot Tangy BBQ Meatballs
What You Need
- 3 lbs. Meatballs frozen or homemade
- 8 Hotdogs sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 16 oz. Tomato Sauce
- ½ cup Barbeque Sauce
- ½ cup Ketchup
- ¼ cup Brown Sugar
- 2 tsp. Mustard
- 2 Tbsp. Worchestshire Sauce
- 2 Tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tsp. Garlic
- 1 tsp. Onion Powder
Directions
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In the crockpot mix together all the ingredients except for the meatballs and hotdogs.
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Add the meatballs and hotdogs and mix well.
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Cook on high for 2-3 hours.
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Enjoy these as an appetizer or a main dish!
robin rue says
Those sound delicious. I need to add those to my Christmas dinner menu.
Stacie says
That sounds so good! Meatballs are one of my favorite things to make. They’re perfect for appetizers or even main dishes.
Liz Mays says
These are looking so good! I need to try making some BBQ meatballs like these for some subs!
Sara Welch says
I love making everything in my crock pot. These look delicious and just in time for the holidays too!
travel blogger says
These sound so good! My boys are big meat eaters, and this would be a great crockpot recipe to try. We live by the crockpot ha ha.
Joyce Brewer says
This looks incredibly delicious. I can smell the aroma of the BBQ sauce. You’ve given me an idea of what I want to serve at a party!
Claudia Krusch says
I am always looking for new crock pot recipes to try. This Tangy BBQ Meatballs recipe will be perfect for dinner this weekend. I will have to add it to my meal plan.
Pam says
I love having meatballs as a holiday appetizer. This looks like a yummy recipe to try.
Veronica Solomon says
I have never tried crockpot cooking. I need to try. It seems to be very popular these days
Estelle says
I love using my crockpot and meatballs are one of my favorite dishes. This looks like a fantastic new one I have to add to my repertoire, because they are flavorful and tangy.
Christie says
I’ve tried and made several types of barbecue meatballs. These look so easy to make and delicious!
Our Family World says
These meatballs look so good! I know it will be gone in a flash once I make them. Saving the recipe and making this soon! I might even make a huge batch to take to our annual family get together on Christmas day.
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
This looks really good! I will definitely try it in our house!
Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place says
That looks amazing and something that my boys will totally enjoy this season! I like that it’s also tangy, that’s the kind of flavor that I enjoy!
Carol Cassara says
This is a must try! I do love the tangy barbecue sauce and I’m sure it tastes amazing with either bread or some rice! It’s nice to serve during the Holidays when you have people over.
Rosey says
Yep these are awesome and I know my family would love them too. Easy to serve on toothpicks like you did and that’s no muss too!
AnnMarie John says
That looks so tasty! And perfect for game day if you’re having people over or watching with the family. I’m sure it’s a recipe that my boys will love.
Jenni LeBaron says
This looks like a great option for a crowd. SuperBowl Sunday eats for sure!