Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs and Polish Sausage
Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs and Polish Sausage pairs juicy beef meatballs with smoky kielbasa in a sweet-tangy sauce made from salsa, grape jelly, and a touch of lemon. The meat turns tender as it simmers, while the sauce becomes glossy and crowd-pleasing—ideal for game day or a hearty appetizer spread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs and Polish Sausage, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 32 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 40
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Stir in the kielbasa and return the water to a boil.
- 3
Cook until hot, 8 to 10 minutes; drain and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Place the kielbasa in a slow cooker; stir in the salsa, grape jelly, water, and lemon juice.
- 5
Meanwhile, beat the eggs in a mixing bowl; mix in the onion, ground beef, salt, pepper, and crushed cornflakes.
- 6
Mix with your hands until evenly combined.
- 7
Roll the mixture into balls the size of a large walnut; place them into the slow cooker.
- 8
Set the slow cooker to High and cook until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour.
- Calories 309.89 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 16.34 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 20.53 g 7%
- Total Fat 17.88 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 6.51 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 86.27 mg High 29%
- Sodium 527.21 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 1.18 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 13.31 g --
- Added Sugars 1.74 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 32.86 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.9 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 102.89 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 44.19 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 3.66 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.31 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs and Polish Sausage is a Polish appetizer recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins, serves 16, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Corn Flake Cereal, Eggs, and Grape Jelly. Each serving provides about 309.89 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs and Polish Sausage?
- It is a Polish meatball recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs and Polish Sausage made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Corn Flake Cereal, Eggs, Grape Jelly, Ground Beef. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs and Polish Sausage?
- Explore these Polish side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs and Polish Sausage?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 309.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs and Polish Sausage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs and Polish Sausage healthy?
- Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs and Polish Sausage has an easyChef Pro health score of 29/100. Per serving, it provides 309.89 calories and 16.34 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 527.21 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.51 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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