Slow-Cooker Bavarian Cocktail Meatballs

Dairy Free
Health score
5%
Slow-Cooker Bavarian Cocktail Meatballs
365 min.
16
178kcal

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Looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that will elevate your next gathering? Look no further than these Slow-Cooker Bavarian Cocktail Meatballs! Perfectly tender and bursting with flavor, these meatballs are a delightful addition to any antipasti spread or snack table. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create a dish that will have your guests raving.

The combination of thawed frozen meatballs, sweet brown sugar, and savory beefy onion soup mix creates a rich and delicious sauce that clings to each meatball, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor. The addition of beer adds a unique depth, making these meatballs a standout choice for any occasion. Plus, they are dairy-free, making them suitable for a variety of dietary preferences.

What’s more, the slow cooker does all the work for you! Simply combine the ingredients, set it on low, and let the magic happen over 5 to 6 hours. This means you can spend more time enjoying the company of your friends and family rather than being stuck in the kitchen. Serve them warm with toothpicks for easy snacking, and watch as they disappear in no time. Whether it’s a game day, holiday party, or casual get-together, these Bavarian Cocktail Meatballs are sure to impress!

Ingredients

  • lb meatballs frozen thawed cooked ( 64)
  • medium onion sliced
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • tablespoons onion soup mix (from 2.2-oz. pkg.)
  • 12 oz beer canned

Equipment

  • toothpicks
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. In 3 or 3 1/2-quart slow cooker, combine meatballs and onion.
  2. Sprinkle brown sugar and soup mix over beef and onion.
  3. Pour beer over top.
  4. Cover; cook on Low setting for 5 to 6 hours.
  5. Just before serving, gently stir mixture to coat meatballs with sauce.
  6. Serve with toothpicks. Meatballs can be held on Low setting for up to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

Calories178kcal
Protein23.13%
Fat63.52%
Carbs13.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.22
Glycemic Load
0.45
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
5.7669564470973%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.34mg
Kaempferol
0.22mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.4mg
Gallocatechin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:178.19kcal
8.91%
Fat:12.03g
18.5%
Saturated Fat:4.47g
27.91%
Carbohydrates:5.68g
1.89%
Net Carbohydrates:5.47g
1.99%
Sugar:3.69g
4.1%
Cholesterol:40.82mg
13.61%
Sodium:146.78mg
6.38%
Alcohol:0.83g
100%
Alcohol %:1.17%
100%
Protein:9.85g
19.71%
Vitamin B1:0.42mg
28.21%
Selenium:14.22µg
20.32%
Vitamin B3:2.6mg
13.01%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
12.24%
Phosphorus:107.3mg
10.73%
Zinc:1.28mg
8.52%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.49%
Vitamin B12:0.4µg
6.69%
Potassium:193.22mg
5.52%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.12%
Magnesium:13.89mg
3.47%
Iron:0.56mg
3.11%
Copper:0.04mg
1.79%
Calcium:15.23mg
1.52%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.39%
Folate:5.45µg
1.36%
Vitamin C:0.95mg
1.16%