These crockpot honey garlic meatballs are my absolute favorite easy meatball appetizer recipe. Made with frozen meatballs and a deliciously simple sauce, they are so quick and easy to throw together– just dump and go! I love to make these easy meatballs for game day, and my friends always go wild for them!
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I love an easy appetizer with a big flavor payoff, and these honey garlic meatballs totally fit the bill. The sauce is made from pantry staples I always keep on hand, and I used frozen meatballs for ease. So simple and addictive! These beautiful bites are made for the holidays, game day, movie night, or any time you want a big batch of scrumptious appetizers!
What’s in This Honey Garlic Meatballs Recipe?
- Frozen Meatballs: I used bite-sized beef party meatballs, but any size and type of meat will work.
- Garlic: Enhances the savory flavor of the meatballs.
- Ketchup: Adds a sweet tomato flavor to the sauce.
- Honey: Adds a floral sweetness to the sauce.
- Soy Sauce: Low-sodium soy sauce adds a salty and umami flavor to the sauce.
- Brown Sugar: Adds a touch of warmth and sweetness to the sauce.
- Scallions: Add a pop of fresh onion flavor and color.
Tips for Success
- Be sure to spray your slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Turn these meatballs into sliders with some mini slider buns or a sliced baguette.
- Give it a spicy kick by adding some chili flakes.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover honey garlic meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a pot set over medium-low heat until warmed through. I do not recommend re-freezing these meatballs.
Serving Suggestions
These crockpot honey garlic meatballs are so good as part of any appetizer spread, but I love that I can also turn them into a complete meal. I like to serve them over mashed potatoes or Basmati rice with my Asian cucumber salad.
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Crockpot Honey Garlic Meatballs Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds frozen meatballs
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ cup ketchup
- ½ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 scallions chopped
Instructions
- Spray your slow cooker with cooking spray and place the meatballs in your slow cooker.2 pounds frozen meatballs
- In a medium bowl mix together the garlic, ketchup, honey, soy sauce and brown sugar until well combined.4 cloves garlic, ¾ cup ketchup, ½ cup honey, 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the slow cooker and toss to coat.
- Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2-3 hours, stirring every now and then.
- When ready to serve top with the chopped scallions.2 scallions
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Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make Honey Garlic Meatballs Step by Step
Fill the Crockpot: Spray your slow cooker with cooking spray and place 2 pounds of frozen meatballs in your slow cooker.
Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl mix together 4 cloves of minced garlic, ¾ cup of ketchup, ½ cup of honey, 3 tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar until well combined.
Cook the Meatballs: Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the slow cooker and toss to coat. Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2-3 hours, stirring every now and then.
Top and Serve: When ready to serve top with 2 chopped scallions.
We don’t really like ketchup, so we tweaked the recipe by using BBQ sauce instead. We put them on a bed of teriyaki rice and it was DELICIOUS. We are definitely adding this to our list of favorites!
Thanks for sharing, Samantha!