Name: Crockpot Teriyaki BBQ Meatballs & Lil Smokies Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: PT-491548H43M27S
Total time: PT-491548H43M27S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs frozen homestyle meatballs; 14 oz package Lit’l Smokies sausages; 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce; 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s Sweet Teriyaki Sauce

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Introduction

These Crockpot Teriyaki BBQ Meatballs & Lil Smokies are the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer or party snack. Combining savory meatballs and smoky sausages with a sweet and tangy sauce, this dish is effortless to prepare and full of flavor.

Inside a white slow cooker with a black inner pot, there are many small, round meatballs covered in a shiny, brown sauce. Interspersed among the meatballs are bright red baby carrots. The sauce gives the meatballs and carrots a glossy, wet look. The slow cooker sits on a wooden surface with a yellow and white cloth partially visible at the bottom left corner. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 lbs frozen homestyle meatballs
14 oz package Lit’l Smokies sausages
1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce
1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s Sweet Teriyaki Sauce

Instructions

Step 1: Add the frozen meatballs and Lit’l Smokies sausages to a large slow cooker.
Step 2: Pour in the barbecue sauce and teriyaki sauce, then stir gently to coat everything evenly.
Step 3: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3–4 hours or on low for 6–7 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 4: Serve directly from the slow cooker or transfer to a serving platter. Provide toothpicks for easy eating.

Tips & Variations

For a spicier kick, add a splash of hot sauce or some red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture before cooking.
You can substitute regular barbecue sauce and teriyaki sauce with homemade versions for a more personalized flavor.
To keep the meatballs moist, stir gently and avoid removing the lid too often during cooking.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.

How to Serve

A white oval dish filled to the top with glossy brown meatballs and bright red mini sausages, all coated in a shiny, thick sauce. The meatballs are round and smooth, stacked closely on each other, with the mini sausages scattered evenly among them, adding a different shape and vibrant red color. The dish sits on a wooden surface, with some green parsley around it and a white marbled background behind, along with a yellow and white cloth on the left side, creating a cozy kitchen feel. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use fresh meatballs instead of frozen?

Yes, fresh meatballs can be used, but reduce the cooking time to about 2–3 hours on low to prevent overcooking.

Can I prepare this recipe in the oven instead of a slow cooker?

While possible, the slow cooker helps keep the meatballs moist and evenly cooked. If using an oven, bake the meatballs and sausages covered in sauce at 350°F (175°C) for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.