Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs: 3-Hour Flavor Miracle
These slow cooker honey garlic meatballs are a simple and delicious dinner. They require minimal effort, making them perfect for busy weeknights. Set them and forget them for a flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-4 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes - 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Place the meatballs in a slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours, until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Serve these meatballs over rice, pasta, or with mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 4-5 meatballs
- Calories: Varies based on ingredients and serving size
- Sugar: Varies based on ingredients and serving size
- Sodium: Varies based on ingredients and serving size
- Fat: Varies based on ingredients and serving size
- Saturated Fat: Varies based on ingredients and serving size
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies based on ingredients and serving size
- Trans Fat: Varies based on ingredients and serving size
- Carbohydrates: Varies based on ingredients and serving size
- Fiber: Varies based on ingredients and serving size
- Protein: Varies based on ingredients and serving size
- Cholesterol: Varies based on ingredients and serving size