Description
Tender meatballs slow-cooked in a tangy, sweet, and savory sauce, making them the perfect appetizer or main dish. This effortless crockpot recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or party gatherings!
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs frozen meatballs (or homemade)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
Instructions
- Place meatballs in the crockpot.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs and stir to coat.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes, mix cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce to thicken.
- Serve warm as an appetizer with toothpicks or over rice as a main dish.
Notes
- Use homemade meatballs for a fresher, more flavorful dish.
- For extra tang, add pineapple chunks during the last hour of cooking.
- Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds for added texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- C:
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, American
