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Close-up of a plate of glistening Honey Garlic Meatballs, coated in a rich, savory sauce with visible chili flakes.

Honey Garlic Meatballs

These honey garlic meatballs are perfect for parties and gatherings. They are easy to make in a slow cooker and always a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Simmer 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 20 meatballs
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef 80/20 blend recommended
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs Plain or Italian seasoned
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Ketchup
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Packed
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Mixed with 2 tbsp water to make a slurry

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  2. Roll the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  3. In a large skillet, brown the meatballs over medium-high heat. You may need to do this in batches. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and honey.
  5. Place the browned meatballs into the slow cooker. Pour the sauce mixture over the meatballs.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, or on high for 1.5-2 hours, until the meatballs are cooked through.
  7. Stir in the cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes of cooking to thicken the sauce. Simmer until the sauce is thickened.
  8. Serve hot with toothpicks for easy serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

You can also bake the meatballs at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes until browned and cooked through, then add them to the sauce in the slow cooker.

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