Meatballs in Barbecue Sauce Recipe

By Michelle LaRowe on December 10, 2010

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If you are looking for a twist on traditional meatballs in marinara sauce, meatballs in barbecue sauce may be just the solution. Inexpensive and easy to make, meatballs in barbecue sauce can be cooked to perfection in a slow cooker. You can literally set the timer and forget about the meatballs until they are done.

Step 1

Place the frozen meatballs into the slow cooker. Open the package and dump them in. No fancy arranging of the meatballs is required.

Step 2

Pour the BBQ sauce over the meatballs. Move the meatballs around with a spoon. Doing so will help ensure that all the meatballs get sauce on them.

Step 3

Pour 1/4 cup of ketchup into the slow cooker. Use the spoon to mix the ketchup into the BBQ sauce.

Step 4

Place the cover on the slow cooker, plug the slower cooker in, and set it to "Low." If your slow cooker has an automatic timer, set the timer to four hours. If it doesn't, set your kitchen timer to remind you to turn your slow cooker off in four hours.

Step 5

Stir the meatballs occasionally. Stirring the meatballs every hour or so will prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the slow cooker.

About the Author

Michelle LaRowe is the 2004 International Nanny Association Nanny of the Year and the author of the "Nanny to the Rescue!", "Working Mom's 411" and a "Mom's Ultimate Book of Lists." Michelle graduated from Bridgewater State College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry and holds a Certificate in Pastoral Studies from Global University. To learn more about Michelle visit www.michellelarowe.com.