Crockpot Honey Garlic Meatballs
Crockpot Honey Garlic Meatballs are a must-try delight that combines sweet and savory flavors in a convenient slow-cooked dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 4 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6-8 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American/Asian Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds frozen meatballs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons water (to mix with cornstarch)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Lightly grease your slow cooker or spray with non-stick spray.
- Add frozen (pre-cooked) meatballs into the crockpot, spreading them out evenly.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, ketchup, soy sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, and vinegar.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the meatballs and stir gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours or High for 2 hours, stirring once or twice during cooking.
- Optional: In the last 30 minutes, stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water) if you prefer a thicker sauce.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve warm over rice, noodles, or as-is for an appetizer.
Notes
- Ensure to use pre-cooked frozen meatballs for even cooking.
- Adjust the sweetness by increasing or decreasing honey and brown sugar according to taste.
- This dish pairs well with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 3 meatballs)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg