There’s something steady about coming home to a Slow Cooker BBQ Ranch Meatballs that has been simmering since the morning. With the slow cooker bbq ranch meatballs, the 1 pound ground beef and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs slow into a tender, no-fuss dinner.
With minimal prep time and easy cleanup, these meatballs are sure to be a hit. Serve them as an appetizer or over rice for a complete meal.
Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Ranch Meatballs
These BBQ ranch meatballs are made with ground beef mixed with breadcrumbs and seasonings, then simmered in a tangy BBQ ranch sauce. The recipe takes about 6 hours in the slow cooker and serves 6 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the Meatballs: Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Cook in the Slow Cooker: Place the meatballs in the slow cooker. In a separate bowl, mix together BBQ sauce and ranch dressing, then pour over the meatballs.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the meatballs are cooked through and tender.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm with toothpicks or over rice.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6 meatballs
- Calories: 250kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
This is one I come back to when the week gets busy, because the slow cooker bbq ranch meatballs does the pacing for me. Serve it with something plain alongside and the 1 pound ground beef does the talking.
