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5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Guava BBQ Meatballs Recipe

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  • Author: Aiden
  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes (high) or 8 hours 10 minutes (low)
  • Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x

Description

This easy 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Guava BBQ Meatballs recipe combines the sweet tropical flavors of guava jelly with tangy barbecue sauce, enhanced by umami-rich miso paste and Dijon mustard. Perfectly tender and flavorful, these meatballs are cooked low and slow for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish, effortlessly prepared in your slow cooker.

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

  1. Combine Ingredients: Add the frozen meatballs, guava jelly, barbecue sauce, white miso paste, and Dijon mustard into the slow cooker vessel. Gently stir all the ingredients together until mostly combined, allowing the flavors to start melding, even if the mixture isn’t fully blended yet.
  2. Cook the Meatballs: Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on high heat for 3 to 4 hours or on low heat for 6 to 8 hours. Stir the meatballs every couple of hours to ensure even cooking and flavor distribution. After cooking, keep the meatballs covered and set the slow cooker to the warm setting until ready to serve.
  3. Serve: Serve the saucy guava BBQ meatballs warm as a delicious appetizer or as part of a meal. They pair beautifully with sides such as rice and chopped mango for a tropical flair. Enjoy the tender meatballs infused with sweet and savory flavors!

Notes

  • Stirring every couple of hours helps prevent sticking and evenly distributes the sauce.
  • Using fully-cooked frozen meatballs saves prep time and ensures even cooking.
  • Pairing with tropical sides like mango and rice enhances the guava flavor profile.
  • You can adjust the Dijon mustard quantity to suit your preferred level of tanginess.
  • For a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to reduce liquid.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: guava meatballs, slow cooker meatballs, barbecue meatballs, guava jelly, easy appetizer, sweet and savory meatballs, party meatballs

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