Description
- These crockpot honey garlic meatballs are the perfect lazy dinner for busy nights. Sweet, savory, and sticky – they simmer all day while you do other things. Great served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag (26 oz) frozen meatballs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tbsp water (if using cornstarch)
- Green onions or sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Add frozen meatballs to your crockpot.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic, and onion powder.
- Pour sauce over the meatballs in the crockpot and stir to coat evenly.
- Cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours.
- (Optional) To thicken sauce: Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl, stir into the crockpot 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve meatballs over rice, noodles, or as an appetizer.
- Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds.
Notes
- You can substitute with turkey or chicken meatballs for a lighter version. This recipe doubles easily for meal prep or parties. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5–6 meatballs
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg