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Easiest 3-Ingredient Meatballs

Crock pot meatballs: Make the ultimate easy appetizer with just 3 main ingredients and frozen meatballs. Tender, savory, and perfect for parties!
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Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz frozen meatballs
  • 3 tbsp butter (melted)
  • 20 oz beef broth
  • 1/4 cup cherry preserves
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Method
 

  1. Dump the frozen meatballs into your Crock-Pot.
  2. In a microwavable bowl, melt the butter.
  3. Add the flour to the melted butter and microwave on high for 1 minute, whisk, then microwave for 1 more minute.
  4. Whisk in the beef broth until smooth.
  5. Add the cherry preserves and Worcestershire sauce, whisk again.
  6. Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the Crock-Pot.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until thickened.

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Notes

- Use a good quality frozen meatball for the best flavor.
- Don't overcook after adding sour cream; it can curdle.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- These meatballs freeze beautifully; make a double batch!
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.