5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Guava BBQ Meatballs Recipe
This easy 5-ingredient slow cooker guava BBQ meatballs recipe combines tangy guava jelly with savory barbecue sauce, white miso paste, and dijon mustard to create a flavorful and crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish. Perfectly cooked in a slow cooker for tender, saucy meatballs without any fuss.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low
- Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes to 8 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Meatballs
- 2 (20-ounce) bags fully-cooked frozen meatballs
Sauce
- 1 (17-ounce) jar guava jelly
- 1 (18-ounce) bottle barbecue sauce
- ¼ cup white miso paste
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard (smooth or whole grain)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In the slow cooker vessel, add the frozen meatballs, guava jelly, barbecue sauce, white miso paste, and dijon mustard. Gently stir to combine, ensuring the meatballs are mostly coated, but don’t worry if the mixture isn’t completely blended as the cooking process will meld the flavors.
- Cook Meatballs: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on the high setting for 3-4 hours or on the low setting for 6-8 hours. Stir the meatballs every couple of hours to ensure even cooking and coating with the sauce.
- Keep Warm and Serve: Once cooked, keep the meatballs covered on the warm setting until ready to serve. Serve warm as an appetizer or alongside sides like rice and chopped mango for a tropical twist.
Notes
- For best flavor, stir occasionally during cooking to coat meatballs evenly.
- Feel free to substitute miso paste with an equal amount of soy sauce if unavailable, though miso adds a nice depth of umami.
- These meatballs freeze well; reheat gently in a slow cooker or on the stovetop.
- Pair with rice and tropical fruits like mango or pineapple for a balanced meal.
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