Description
These Crockpot Honey Garlic Meatballs are an effortless and delicious dish made with frozen meatballs simmered in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or party appetizers.
Ingredients
- 2 lb fully cooked frozen meatballs (beef, chicken, or turkey)
- ¾ cup honey
- 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- 4 tablespoons olive oil (or vegetable/canola oil)
- 2 cloves minced garlic (or 1 tsp garlic in oil)
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Pour the frozen meatballs into a 6‑quart slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, olive oil, garlic, onion, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs and stir gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2½–3 hours or on LOW for 4–6 hours.
- Stir once more before serving and optionally top with sliced green onions.
Notes
- Reduce honey for a less sweet version.
- Garlic-in-oil can substitute fresh garlic.
- Use vegetable or canola oil if olive oil is unavailable.
- Stick to low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier option.
- Omit red pepper flakes for a milder flavor suitable for kids.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
