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Summer Crockpot Honey Garlic Meatballs

Summer Crockpot Honey Garlic Meatballs for Easy Weeknight Dinners

Tired of hot stoves? Try these Summer Crockpot Honey Garlic Meatballs for a sweet and savory weeknight dinner that's effortlessly easy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Meat can use turkey or chicken for a leaner option
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs substitutable with gluten-free breadcrumbs
  • 3 cloves Garlic freshly minced
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey raw honey is preferred
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce gluten-free tamari can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch used as a thickener
To Serve
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • mixing bowl
  • slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, and desired seasonings. Mix gently.
  2. Shape the mixture into 1-2 inch meatballs and lay them on a plate.
  3. Grease the crockpot and arrange meatballs in a single layer. Pour honey garlic sauce over them. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
  4. 15 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir into the sauce and let cook until thickened.
  5. Serve meatballs with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, paired with rice or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 18gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Browning meatballs before crockpot cooking can add depth of flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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