Description
Easy and sticky honey garlic meatballs made in a slow cooker, perfect for busy nights and gatherings.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz fully cooked, frozen meatballs
- Optional garnish: toasted sesame seeds, chopped scallions
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk the brown sugar, honey, ketchup, soy sauce, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Place the frozen meatballs in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them, tossing gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours, stirring once or twice during cooking.
- Taste the sauce near the end of cooking and add salt and pepper if needed.
- For a thicker glaze, scoop 1 cup of sauce into a saucepan, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water, then whisk into the saucepan. Simmer until thickened and return to the slow cooker.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve warm.
Notes
For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American