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Frozen Meatballs in Crock Pot

Frozen Meatballs in Crock Pot

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This frozen meatballs in crock pot recipe is the easiest slow cooker meal you'll ever make. No thawing, no browning, just toss in your frozen meatballs, add sauce, and let the slow cooker do the work. Perfect for busy nights, freezer meal prep, or feeding a crowd. Use beef, chicken, or gluten-free meatballs and enjoy a hands-off dinner that’s always tender and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Resting Time 0 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Frozen meatballs Beef chicken, or gluten-free
  • 2 cups Sauce of your choice Marinara BBQ, teriyaki, etc.
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning Optional for added flavor
  • ½ tsp Garlic powder Optional
  • Chopped parsley Optional garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker 6-quart recommended
  • 1 Large Spoon For serving or stirring

Method
 

  1. Add 1 cup of sauce to the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Place frozen meatballs in a single layer over the sauce.
  3. Pour remaining sauce over the meatballs to coat evenly.
  4. Sprinkle in garlic powder and Italian seasoning, if using.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours.
  6. Do not stir during the first 2 hours to prevent meatballs from breaking apart.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal

Notes

You can double this frozen meatballs in crock pot recipe for parties or prep it ahead in a freezer-safe bag for an easy dump-and-go meal. Works well with any type of sauce and most frozen meatball varieties, just make sure they’re fully cooked before freezing.

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