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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs

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These Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs are tender, juicy, and coated in a deliciously sticky honey garlic sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for parties, game day, or a simple weeknight dinner. Serve as an appetizer or over rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Ingredients

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For the Meatballs:

  • 1 kg (2 lbs) frozen meatballs (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (if using raw meatballs)

For the Honey Garlic Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)

For Garnish:

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

🍖 Prepare the Meatballs:

  1. If Using Raw Meatballs:

    • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
    • Sear raw meatballs for 5-7 minutes, until browned on all sides.
    • Transfer to the slow cooker.

  2. If Using Frozen Meatballs:

    • Simply add the frozen meatballs directly to the slow cooker.

🍯 Make the Sauce:

  1. Mix the Sauce Ingredients:

    • In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, chicken broth, garlic, rice vinegar, and ginger.

  2. Add Sauce to Slow Cooker:

    • Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
    • Gently stir to coat all the meatballs evenly.

⏲️ Cook in the Slow Cooker:

  1. Slow Cook:
    • Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until the meatballs are heated through and tender.

🍲 Thicken the Sauce:

  1. Prepare the Cornstarch Slurry:

    • Mix cornstarch and water until smooth.

  2. Thicken in Slow Cooker:

    • Stir the slurry into the slow cooker.
    • Cook on high for an additional 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens.

🍽️ Serve:

  1. Garnish and Serve:

    • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

  2. Serving Suggestions:

    • Serve as an appetizer with toothpicks or over white rice or noodles as a main dish.

Notes

  • Make It Spicy: Add 1-2 teaspoons of sriracha or red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Freezing Tip: You can freeze the cooked meatballs with sauce for up to 2 months. Thaw and reheat in a skillet or slow cooker.

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