Description
These Honey Buffalo Crockpot Meatballs are tender, juicy meatballs simmered in a sweet and spicy buffalo sauce—perfect for parties, game day, or an easy dinner. Made with frozen meatballs and a flavorful homemade sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds frozen fully cooked meatballs (beef, chicken, or turkey)
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce (mild or medium)
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped green onions, sesame seeds, or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together buffalo sauce, honey, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Add frozen meatballs to crockpot and pour sauce over. Stir gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or HIGH for 2–2½ hours until heated through and sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir before serving and garnish with desired toppings.
Notes
- Use BBQ sauce in place of some buffalo sauce for a smoky twist.
- Reduce buffalo sauce and increase honey for a milder version.
- Add pineapple juice or crushed pineapple for tropical flavor.
- Make spicier with cayenne or sriracha.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or as sliders or party appetizers.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
