Description
Crockpot Root Beer Meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring fully cooked meatballs simmered in a sweet and tangy root beer barbecue sauce. Perfect for a party appetizer or a comforting meal, this recipe uses simple ingredients and slow cooking to create tender, flavorful meatballs with a thick, sticky glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 32 ounces frozen fully cooked meatballs
Sauce
- 1½ cups root beer
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Add the meatballs: Place the frozen fully cooked meatballs into the slow cooker to start building the dish base.
- Add root beer: Pour 1½ cups of root beer evenly over the meatballs, which will add sweetness and flavor during cooking.
- Mix sauce ingredients: Stir in the brown sugar, barbecue sauce, and Worcestershire sauce until the mixture is well combined and coats the meatballs.
- Cook slowly: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 3–4 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry, then stir it into the meatballs in the crockpot.
- Final cooking: Continue cooking the meatballs until the sauce thickens to a desirable consistency, then serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use frozen meatballs for convenience and ease.
- Stir occasionally during cooking to prevent meatballs from sticking to the crockpot.
- The root beer adds a unique sweetness that pairs wonderfully with barbecue sauce.
- Adjust cooking time slightly if your slow cooker runs hot or cool.
- This dish can be kept warm in the slow cooker for an additional hour after cooking.
- Serve with toothpicks for easy party appetizers or over rice for a full meal.
