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A close-up of slow cooker honey garlic meatballs in a glazed sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Classic Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs

These classic slow cooker honey garlic meatballs are incredibly easy to make and bursting with flavor. Perfect for an appetizer or a main dish, they require minimal effort for a delicious result.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6 people

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Medium Bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Meatballs

  • 18-24 oz Frozen Meatballs (beef, turkey, or vegetarian)

Instructions
 

Sauce Preparation

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together ketchup, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and ginger until smooth and well combined.

Cooking

  • Place frozen meatballs directly into the slow cooker. Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce evenly over the meatballs, ensuring they are well coated.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until heated through and tender, with a slightly thickened sauce.

Serving

  • Give the meatballs a final stir and serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

Adjust the cook time based on your slow cooker and the initial state of the meatballs. For a thicker sauce, you can remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking or mix a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water) into the sauce during the last 15 minutes.