Description
Sticky, slightly sweet and umami-rich meatballs cooked in a hoisin-based glaze in the crockpot.
Ingredients
- 1 (20 oz) bag frozen meatballs OR about 2 lb homemade meatballs (beef, pork, chicken, or turkey)
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Optional garnish: thinly diced green onions and toasted sesame seeds
- Optional thickener: 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1–2 tablespoons cold water for a slurry
Instructions
- Add the meatballs to the crockpot in a single even layer.
- Whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy/tamari, honey, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and brown sugar until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs and gently toss to coat.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 1–2 hours or on LOW for 2–4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- If desired, stir in a cornstarch slurry during the final minutes to thicken the glaze.
- Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For gluten-free, use tamari and ensure hoisin is gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian