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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs

Delicious Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs made with frozen meatballs, honey, soy sauce, and garlic, perfect for appetizers or main courses.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 meatballs
Calories 323 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

Meatballs and Sauce

  • 26 oz frozen meatballs
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 0.33 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 tsp. freshly grated ginger
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon cold water

Optional Garnish

  • sesame seeds
  • sliced green onions
  • fresh parsley

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ground ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
  • Place the frozen meatballs in the slow cooker.
  • Pour the honey garlic sauce over the meatballs in the slow cooker. Stir gently to coat the meatballs evenly.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours, or on high heat for 2-3 hours, until the meatballs are heated through and tender.
  • In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the sauce in the slow cooker, and continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes on high, or until the sauce thickens.
  • Once the sauce has thickened, give it a final stir to make sure the meatballs are well coated.
  • Serve the honey garlic meatballs as an appetizer or as a main dish with steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds, sliced green onions, or chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add more crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce. You can use fresh ginger instead of ground ginger for a stronger flavor. Feel free to adjust the honey and soy sauce ratios to suit your taste preferences. Leftover honey garlic meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 17gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 435mgPotassium: 321mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Appetizer, easy recipe, Family Meal, Honey Garlic, meatballs, Slow Cooker
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