Description
Tender meatballs coated in a sticky, sweet-savory sauce, cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 1 (20 oz) bag frozen meatballs (or about 2 lbs homemade meatballs)
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1–2 cloves fresh garlic, minced)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Optional: thinly diced green onions
- Optional: toasted sesame seeds
- Optional thickener: 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 teaspoon cold water (slurry)
Instructions
- Place the meatballs in a single layer in the crockpot.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the meatballs.
- Gently toss the meatballs with a silicone spatula to coat them in the sauce.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 1–2 hours or on LOW for 2–4 hours, stirring once or twice.
- To thicken the glaze, whisk cornstarch with cold water and stir into the crockpot during the last 15–20 minutes.
- When meatballs are heated through, transfer to a serving dish and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For better texture, consider browning homemade meatballs briefly before cooking. Adjust sauce sweetness and thickness to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian