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
- 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 286.0 kcal Moderate
- Protein 15.44 g Good Source
- Carbs 19.06 g Moderate
- Total Fat 15.97 g High
- Saturated Fat 6.18 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 77.15 mg High
- Sodium 527.17 mg High
- Fiber 1.24 g Low Source
- Sugar 13.04 g High
- Added Sugar 1.08 g Low Source
- Calcium 31.48 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.77 mg Moderate
- Potassium 74.75 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 11.58 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.71 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten
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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 286.0 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 286.0 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.
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