Description
These Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for any occasion. Tender meatballs are slowly cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, thickened to perfection, and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds for a flavorful finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 2 lbs frozen meatballs
Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Thickening Agent
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Garnish
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place Meatballs: Place the frozen meatballs in the slow cooker, spreading them evenly.
- Make Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes until fully combined.
- Add Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the meatballs, ensuring every meatball is thoroughly coated.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours or on high heat for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Thickener: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry.
- Thicken Sauce: Stir the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking to thicken the sauce.
- Serve: Once the meatballs are fully cooked and the sauce is thickened, serve them hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Using frozen meatballs saves time and works perfectly for slow cooker recipes.
- The cooking times can vary based on slow cooker models; check meatballs for doneness before serving.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level or omit for a milder sauce.
- The cornstarch slurry is essential for thickening the sauce but should be added towards the end of cooking.
- Serve meatballs over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
