Crockpot Honey Garlic Meatballs
Delightfully sweet and savory honey garlic meatballs made easily in a crockpot, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef or meatballs of your choice Form into small meatballs if using ground beef.
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1 cup honey Use good quality honey for best flavor.
- ½ cup soy sauce Can be substituted with teriyaki sauce.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced Freshly minced garlic is recommended.
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional) For thickening the sauce, if desired.
- 1 tablespoon water (optional) To prepare cornstarch slurry for thickening.
- to taste salt and pepper Adjust based on preference.
- to garnish chopped green onions For serving and garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- If using ground beef, form it into small meatballs, approximately the size of golf balls. If using frozen or store-bought meatballs, skip this step.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Add cornstarch if a thicker sauce is desired, and stir until fully combined.
Cooking
- Layer the prepared meatballs at the bottom of your crockpot and pour the honey garlic mixture over them, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the meatballs are tender.
- If a thicker sauce is desired, mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl and add it to the crockpot during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Serving
- Once cooked, remove the lid and stir the meatballs gently with a spoon. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.