Ingredients
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- 26 oz. frozen meatballs
- ½ cup honey
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp. ground ginger
- ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch
- 2 tbsp. cold water
- sesame seeds, sliced green onions or fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ground ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
- Place frozen meatballs in the slow cooker.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the meatballs and stir gently to coat them evenly.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the meatballs are heated through and tender.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Stir into the sauce in the slow cooker and cook for an additional 30 minutes on high until the sauce thickens.
- Once thickened, stir to ensure meatballs are well coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, sliced green onions, or fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Adjust the level of crushed red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
For best results, use fresh garlic and ginger instead of powdered or dried.
These meatballs make a great appetizer for gatherings or a quick family meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Entrees
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg