Name: Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 2 lbs frozen fully cooked meatballs (beef, chicken, or turkey); 1/2 cup honey; 1/2 cup soy sauce (low-sodium recommended); 1/4 cup ketchup; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening); 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional garnish); 2 green onions, sliced (optional garnish)

Description

These slow cooker honey garlic meatballs are the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and sticky. Simmered in a rich honey garlic sauce, these tender meatballs make an effortless appetizer or dinner that’s ideal for parties, game day, or busy weeknights. Just dump, stir, and let the slow cooker do the work!

Ingredients

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2 lbs frozen fully cooked meatballs (beef, chicken, or turkey)
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
1/4 cup ketchup
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional garnish)
2 green onions, sliced (optional garnish)

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Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
Place meatballs in a 4-6 quart slow cooker. Pour sauce over the top and stir to coat.
Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours, stirring once halfway through.
Optional: For a thicker sauce, stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water) during the last 30 minutes.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Notes

Great served over rice, noodles, or as a party appetizer.
Can be made with homemade meatballs — just brown them first.
Add a splash of rice vinegar or orange juice for a tangy twist.
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Yield: 6–8 servings
Category: Appetizer, Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, American
Diet: Customizable
Keywords: honey garlic meatballs, crockpot meatballs, sweet and savory meatballs, party meatball recipe, easy slow cooker meatballs
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Equipment
Slow cooker
Mixing bowl
Whisk
Optional: measuring cups and spoons
Nutrition (Per Serving)
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Serving Size: About 5 meatballs
Calories: 310
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 45mg

Nutrition

Calories: 310
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 45mg