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These homemade meatballs are made in the crockpot, so easy, just put them in and walk away! Roll them up using a tablespoon or ice cream scoop, depending on how big you want them to be. Then place them in the crockpot.

You can certainly add other ingredients to these meatballs to make them perfect for your Dad, consider the following options:

• Grated Onion – adds a delicious sweetness to the meatballs and can soften the flavour
• Parmesan Cheese – a gently salty and nutty flavour, definitely add some if you plane to serve these meatballs with an Italian marinara sauce
• Crushed Red Pepper Flakes – if your dad likes his food spicy, add some red pepper flakes, the more you add the spicier they will be!
• Gluten-Free Breadcrumbs – you can always make this recipe gluten-free by substituting the breadcrumbs with a gluten-free variety
• Ground Turkey – substitute the ground beef with ground turkey for a lighter meal option. Remember to adjust the cooking time accordingly

What ingredients do you need to make The Best Homemade Meatballs?

• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp seasoning salt
• 2 tbsp bbq sauce
• 1 egg

How do you make The Best Homemade Meatballs?

• Spray the bottom of the crockpot with non-stick spray
• In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with the breadcrumbs.  Add the garlic powder, seasoning salt, bbq sauce and egg. Mix until the mixture is well combined.
• Scoop the mixture using a tablespoon or ice cream scoop (depending on how big you want the meatballs).
• Place the round meatballs into the crockpot
• Top with your favourite sauce
• Cook for 4 hours on low, or until the meatballs are cooked through

We hope you and Dad loved the best homemade meatballs for Father’s Day!  If you’re looking for more Father’s Day treats certainly check out our Father’s Day Espresso Martini and our famous Whiskey Bacon Chocolate Cookies!

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The Best Homemade Meatballs

These are the best homemade meatballs you'll make! Perfect for any type of sauce.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 4 hours

Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes

Servings 24 meatballs

Calories 94kcal

Author Champagne and Sugarplums

Equipment

• Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp seasoning salt
• 2 tbsp bbq sauce
• 1 egg

Instructions

• Spray the bottom of the crockpot with non-stick spray
• In a large bowl, combine ground beef with the breadcrumbs.  Add the garlic powder, seasoning salt, bbq sauce and egg. Mix until the mixture is well combined
• Scoop the mixture using a tablespoon or ice cream scoop (depending on how big you want the meatballs)
• Place the round meatballs into the crockpot
• Top with your favourite sauce, such as marinara, sweet and sour or grape jelly sauce
• Cook for 4 hours on low, or until the meatballs are cooked through

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Our list includes recipes from fellow bloggers who have created some amazing dishes and drinks for a perfect Father’s Day.  We have gathered all the recipes you’ll need to ensure your Dad has a delicious Father’s Day, so have a look and see which recipe is best for your dad!

We have amazing recipes to share, perfect for Father’s Day such as:

• Savoury barbecue recipes
• Easy instant pot recipes
• Keto, paleo, and Whole30
• Steak recipes
• Seafood recipes
• Easy cookie recipes
• Cheesecakes
• Recipes using fruit
• Whiskey drinks
• Coffee drinks
• Cocktails
• And more!

Delicious Father’s Day DINNER Recipes

• What’s better than seafood and steak? Dad is certainly going to love this easy and delicious surf and turf dinner! Surf and Turf with Chimichurri by Cooked by Julie
• These grilled chicken tenders are delicious and so easy, marinated and grilled on an outdoor grill or a grill pan they make a perfect Father’s Day lunch or dinner! Grilled Chicken Tenders by Nourish Plate
• Give dad a meal he loves without making him fire up the grill with this bacon cheeseburger casserole! Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole by Wholesome Family Living
• This Steak Salad with Grilled Asparagus and Mushrooms is perfect for Father’s Day, a super easy summer meal that takes less than 20 minutes to make! Steak Salad with Grilled Asparagus and Mushrooms by Chef Savvy

Delicious and Easy Smoked Spicy Sausage Queso and more…

• So easy and very delicious these Homemade Meatball Recipe are perfect for Father’s Day, pair these flavourful meatballs with Dad’s favourite sauce, they taste great with marinara, sweet and sour, old fashioned grape jelly or a cream sauce! Easy Homemade Meatballs by Champagne & Sugarplums
• Crispy rice paper bacon, fresh chives, and creamy vegan cashew cheese sauce make this the Ultimate Vegan Baked Potato! Crisp flavourful skin while light, fluffy and delicious on the inside! Vegan Baked Potato by Couple of Seeds
• This Smoked Spicy Sausage Queso is the perfect pre-dinner snack for Father’s Day, made with spicy pork, queso and jalapenos, this dish is sure to have Dad smiling, and it’s so easy! Serve with warm tortillas, crackers or vegetables! Smoked Spicy Sausage Queso by Stef’s Eats and Sweets
• This air fryer flank steak with chimichurri is the perfect dinner to celebrate Father’s day! Air Fryer Flank Steak with Chimichurri by The Six Figure Dish

Pork Skewers and How to Cook a Filet Mignon!

• Hot, tangy, and full of that classic barbecue flavor, these grilled jerk pork skewers are the perfect Father’s Day meal. The jerk sauce adds a flavorful Jamaican-inspired kick that will make your guests feel like they’re in the tropics, what’s better than that?. Grilled Pork Skewers with Jerk Sauce by In The Kitch
• Celebrate Father’s Day this year with a nice juicy piece of filet mignon steak. This recipe has steak-house seasonings, seared, then baked until tender. Your father won’t want his steak any other way! How to Cook a Filet Mignon by Simply Happenings
• A classic meat lasagna recipe layered with perfectly cooked noodles, tasty tomato beef sauce and deliciously cheesy mozzarella, so perfect! Easy Meat Lasagna Recipe by Sustain My Cooking Habit
• Steak kabobs on the grill are the easiest to customize and serve for dinner. Seriously… they offer so much flexibility and are bursting with garlick and balsamic flavour in every bite! How to Make the Easiest Steak Kabobs on the Grill by Julie Blanner

Vegan Recipes, Keto Recipes and More!

• This Caprese Pasta Salad is full of bright flavours, and is perfect to make in advance for Father’s Day, so easy and delicious! Caprese Pasta Salad by It’s Not Complicated
• Consider serving up some big, juicy brats this Father’s Day, piled high with all the fixings, they cook up in under 10 minutes on the air fryer, so you’ll have plenty of time to relax with dad. Air Fryer Brats by SummerYule
• This warm, juicy vegan jackfruit sandwich will certainly satisfy your cravings for BBQ pulled pork and comfort food in one go. Try this oh-so easy and delicious vegan sandwich packed with nutrients and fibre! Vegan Pulled Jackfruit Sandwich by Happy Kitchen
• Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe is an easy one-pot meal that everyone will love. It’s delicious and so easy to whip up! Perfect for Father’s Day dinner. Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs by Nourish Plate

Delicious Father’s Day DESSERT Recipes

• If you’re looking for a recipe for perfect sugar cookies this Father’s Day, then we’ve got you’ve covered! These delicious but easy Father’s Day sour cream sugar cookies with a cream cheese frosting are light and fluffy, and they are are perfect for cutting into fun shapes with cookie cutters for Dad!  Father’s Day Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting by Saving Talents
• Dad will love the savoury, spicy flavour with notes of dark caramel, mild vanilla, black pepper, and caramelized banana these cookies offer. Also, it happens to go perfectly with the smoky salty flavour of bacon! Put them together and this power combination certainly takes your everyday chocolate chunk cookies from ordinary to extraordinary. Whiskey Bacon Chocolate Cookies by Champagne & Sugarplums
• This Chocolate Mint Pie strikes that perfect balance of gooey fudgy chocolate and fresh mint atop a crunchy Oreo crust, dad will certainly ask for seconds! Chocolate Mint Pie with Oreo Crust by Marley’s Menu
• These tangy bars are quick, easy and oh so delicious! It’s made with a buttery crust and tangy lemon filling. Easiest Lemon Bars by Sugar, Spice n’Everything Nice

Coconut Cream Pie, Creamy Mouse and Popcorn Bars…

• Delicious vegan coconut cream pie (gluten-free) topped with coconut whipped cream, and toasted coconut flakes, this pie is so easy to make using only 9 simple ingredients and a no-bake graham cracker crust. Vegan Coconut Cream Pie (Gluten-Free) by Couple of Seeds
• This Easy Coffee Mousse Recipe is certainly the perfect dessert to finish a dinner party made for Dad. So light, fluffy and creamy, these Espresso Mousse Cups are great make-ahead desserts too! The Best Coffee Mousse Cups by A Baking Journey
• Dad will love this easy, no-bake recipe for Chocolate Popcorn Bars which contain just four ingredients. There’s a delicious combination of flavours and textures with smooth, creamy chocolate, both milk and dark, crunchy, slightly salty popcorn and sweetness from meltingly tender marshmallows. Chocolate Popcorn Bars by It’s Not Complicated
• If you’re looking for a classic New Orleans style bread pudding that is taken up a notch with the addition of chocolate chips and rich-buttery brioche bread, we’ve got you covered. Served with a warm bourbon sauce for a bold kick to your taste buds, so delicious. Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce by Little Sweet Baker

Nutella Bars…enough said!

• These Nutella blondies are gooey, delicious, and stuffed with a thick layer of chocolate hazelnut spread, only 8 ingredients, one bowl, makes this recipe so easy to make! Nutella Blondies by Cookie Dough Diaries
• This easy Fruit Pizza recipe is made with a better than the bakery sugar cookie crust, covered in a delightfully sweet cream cheese frosting, and decorated with your favourite fruit – in just 10 minutes hands on time! It’s always a crowd pleaser. Amazing Fruit Pizza by Julie Blanner
• This easy homemade strawberry lemonade cake recipe only needs 20 minutes prep time & 10 ingredients, also no one will guess it’s low carb, sugar-free & gluten-free! Strawberry Lemonade Cake Recipe by Wholesome Yum
• This EASY Vegan Chocolate Cake is the best vegan chocolate cake you may ever have! This cake is so fluffy, moist, not overly sweet and topped with a not less delicious vegan chocolate ganache that you are instantly going to love. Easy Vegan Chocolate Cake by Simple Green Recipes

Creamy Cheesecake, Rice Treats and Campfire Cupcakes…

• So easy and incredibly delicious Instant Pot cheesecake with a smooth and creamy texture that everyone will love! Top it with your favourite fresh fruit, pie filling, or whipped cream. Instant Pot Cheesecake by Nourish Plate
• This easy eggless New York Style Rainbow Cheesecake recipe is perfect for any party, especially a colourful Father’s Day celebration! Eggless Rainbow Cheesecake by Sugar, Spice n’Everything Nice
• These cute Lawn Mower Rice Krispie Treats are perfect for the kids to make for Father’s Day, they’ll love to put them together and dad will certainly love to see them! Lawn Mower Rice Krispie Treats by In the Kids Kitchen
• Delicious and fun Chocolate Campfire Cupcakes, Dad and the whole family will certainly love these summery cupcakes this Father’s Day. How to Decorate Amazing Campfire Cupcakes by Champagne & Sugarplums

Delicious Father’s Day DRINK Recipes

• This Maker’s Mark Mint Julep really highlights the naturally delicious bourbon by balancing it with fresh mint and just a touch of sugar, what could be better than a glass of Marker’s Mint Julep? Maker’s Mark Mint Julep by Marley’s Menu
• Classic mojito rum cocktail made by the pitcher for Father’s Day! Serve cold by the barbecue and enjoy the delicious flavours of rum, lime and mint, so perfect! Classic Mojitos by the Pitcher by The Short Order Cook
• If you’re having some drinks while noshing on meatballs, steak or burgers, we’ve got the perfect cocktail for you, an Espresso Martini – dark, rich and smooth. It is simply the best cocktail recipe for your Father’s Day menu. A Father’s Day Espresso Martini by Champagne & Sugarplums
• Father’s Day calls for something out of the ordinary and as special as Dad, so, this is our take on the ordinary Old Fashioned…it’s kicked up a couple of notches! Not Your Father’s Old Fashioned by The Tasty Travelers

Gin and Tonic, Smoked Orange and Cranberry and more…

• My vodka gimlet recipe requires three simple ingredients: vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup. This classic gimlet cocktail is a twist on the original gin based recipe, but you might find yourself wanting to make this by the pitcher. Vodka Gimlet by Become Betty
• The classic gin and tonic is a light, fresh, and oh-so easy 3-ingredient cocktail for Father’s day, learn how to make a perfect Gin and Tonic at home with this easy-to-follow recipe and guide. How to Make a Gin and Tonic by The Forked Spoon
• A spicy cocktail that Dad is sure to like, mix up a delicious Moscow Mule for Father’s Day this year, it will certainly be a hit! Spicy Jalapeno Basil Moscow Mule by The Short Order Cook
• Smooth and tasty this Orange and Cranberry Cocktail is SMOKED to perfection, add a few orange slices and you’ve certainly got an exciting drink for Father’s Day. Orange Cranberry Smoked Cocktail by Stef’s Eats and Sweets

Smoked Old Fashioned, Homemade Cola and a Maple Cocktail…

• What better way to celebrate Father’s Day than with a classic drink like the Smoked Old Fashioned, this recipe is easy to make (and you don’t need a smoke machine either!) Make this drink for dad, he’ll love it! Smoked Old Fashioned by Scrappy Geek
• This New Fashioned is an herbaceous twist on a classic favourite-the Old Fashioned-with the distinct flavour of honey and fresh aromatics of rosemary, certainly a drink dad will reach for. Reinvented Classic: New Fashioned by Marley’s Menu
• This homemade cola is a refreshing way to make your own cola at home. With kola nut powder to give it a natural kick and aromas including cinnamon, citrus and vanilla, this homemade cola is oh-so perfect for Father’s Day. Homemade Cola by Keep Calm and Eat Ice Cream
• So easy to make – a six ingredient maple apple cocktail perfect for a Father’s Day celebration. Bubbly Maple Apple Cocktail by Champagne & Sugarplums

We hope you found a perfect Father’s Day recipe for Dad!  We want to thank all of our fellow bloggers for their submissions to this list of Delicious Father’s Day Recipes! If you’re looking for some Father’s Day crafts to go with a perfect menu, certainly check out our Easy Garden Markers for Kids to Make or our BBQ King Barbecue Apron.

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