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Crockpot Root Beer Meatballs

These crockpot root beer meatballs are sweet, saucy, and completely hands-off. Frozen meatballs simmer in a sticky root beer barbecue sauce until glossy and tender, making them a guaranteed crowd-pleasing appetizer for parties, game days, and potlucks.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 32 ounces frozen fully cooked meatballs
  • 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 frozen meatballs to the slow cooker.
  • Pour the root beer over the meatballs.
  • Stir in the brown sugar, barbecue sauce, and Worcestershire sauce until everything is well combined.
  • Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Whisk together the cornstarch and water, then stir it into the meatballs.
  • Continue cooking until the sauce thickens, then serve warm.