Cozy Crockpot Honey Garlic Meatballs
Tender meatballs cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for game day or any casual gathering. Easy to prepare and crowd-pleasing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds frozen or fresh meatballs (Italian-style preferred)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Thinly sliced fresh green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and water until smooth.
- Add red pepper flakes if using and stir to combine.
- Place meatballs in an even layer in the crockpot.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs, coating them evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours until meatballs are tender and sauce is bubbling.
- If a thicker sauce is desired, mix cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry and stir into the crockpot about 15 minutes before serving. Cover and cook until thickened.
- Before serving, gently stir the meatballs to coat again and sprinkle with sliced green onions.
Notes
Use frozen meatballs straight from the bag for convenience. Stir gently to avoid breaking meatballs. If sauce is too sweet, add a splash more vinegar. For thicker sauce, use cornstarch slurry. Can be cooked on stovetop in a covered pot on low heat for about 45 minutes as an alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4-5 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 18
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