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frozen meatballs in crock pot with marinara

Frozen Meatballs in Crock Pot

Juicy, tender, and full of flavor, frozen meatballs in the crock pot are the ultimate no-fuss dinner solution. Just toss them in with your favorite sauce, no thawing needed, and let the slow cooker do the work. Perfect for busy weeknights, party appetizers, or easy subs.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Resting Time 0 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Frozen meatballs Pre-cooked straight from the freezer
  • 24 oz Sauce Marinara BBQ, or sauce of your choice
  • 0.25 cup Water or broth Optional – if sauce is too thick
  • Garlic Optional – minced or granulated
  • Onion slices Optional – for added flavor

Equipment

  • 1 Crock Pot 4–6 qt slow cooker recommended

Method
 

  1. Add frozen meatballs to the crock pot.
  2. Pour sauce evenly over the meatballs.
  3. Add ¼ cup of water or broth only if the sauce is very thick.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
  5. Stir halfway if possible to coat meatballs evenly.
  6. Serve warm over pasta, in sub rolls, or with sides.

Notes

  • Works with Italian, BBQ, or Asian-style sauces.
  • For Swedish meatballs, use cream of mushroom soup + sour cream.
  • Keep on warm setting for parties, serve with toothpicks or mini rolls.