Easy Crockpot Honey Garlic Meatballs
A simple and comforting slow cooker recipe featuring tender meatballs coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory honey garlic glaze made with just four ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz (680 g) frozen pre-cooked meatballs (beef, chicken, or turkey)
- 1/3 cup (113 g) honey
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tbsp or 15 ml)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Place frozen meatballs evenly in the bottom of the crockpot; no need to thaw.
- Pour the honey garlic glaze over the meatballs and gently toss with a silicone spatula or spoon to coat evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours (or on high for 2 hours for a quicker option).
- If desired, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water and stir into the crockpot; cook uncovered on high for 15-20 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Gently stir the meatballs before serving to redistribute the sauce.
Notes
Use fresh minced garlic for best flavor. Avoid over-stirring to keep meatballs intact. For thicker sauce, add cornstarch slurry near the end. Can use store-bought frozen or homemade meatballs. Reserve some honey to drizzle before serving for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (a
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 18
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