Description
Asian Crockpot Meatballs are a delightful fusion of savory and sweet flavors that will warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds. These tender meatballs, slow-cooked in a rich sauce, are perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at gatherings. Simply mix the ingredients, let the crockpot do the work, and enjoy a meal that’s both comforting and full of umami goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground pork or chicken
- 1/2 cup plain or panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (for the sauce)
- 2 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar (for the sauce)
- 1 tbsp honey (for the sauce)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (for the sauce)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs about one inch in diameter.
- Lightly coat the crockpot with nonstick spray and place the meatballs inside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients; pour over the meatballs.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4 meatballs (180g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg