Honey Garlic Meatballs
Frozen meatballs cooked in a sticky ketchup, honey, and soy glaze in the slow cooker. Great for parties.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup ketchup
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- 2-3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce start with 2 and adjust
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 32 oz frozen fully cooked meatballs about 50, do not thaw
- ¼ tsp black pepper or to taste
- 2 tbsp green onions sliced, for serving
- 1 tsp sesame seeds for serving
Instructions
Cooking
- Make the sauce. In a slow cooker, whisk the ketchup, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the meatballs. Stir in the frozen meatballs until coated.
- Cook. Cover and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or low for 3 to 4 hours, until hot throughout and 165 degrees F.
- Adjust. Stir, taste, and add soy sauce or honey if needed.
- Serve. Switch to warm and top with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Substitutions: Use homemade meatballs, or add chili garlic sauce for heat.
Tips: Do not thaw the meatballs. Stir in a cornstarch slurry on high for 15 minutes to thicken the sauce.
Storage: Refrigerate for 3 to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.