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A bowl of meatballs covered in a glossy brown sauce, garnished with chopped fresh herbs.

Slow Cooker Honey-Garlic Meatballs

Chef Jenn
These honey-garlic meatballs are my weeknight lifesaver—sweet, sticky, and crazy easy to make with frozen meatballs and pantry staples. Just dump everything into your slow cooker and let it do the work. Whether I’m feeding a hungry family or showing up to a potluck, these never fail to disappear fast.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 366 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 28-32 ounces meatballs homestyle fully-cooked frozen
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced

Instructions
 

  • Add the frozen meatballs to the insert of a large slow cooker.
  • Whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  • Pour the sauce over the meatballs and stir to coat them evenly.
  • Cover tand cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or on high for about 2 hours, until the meatballs are hot all the way through and the sauce is thickened. If your sauce looks runny, simmer with the lid off for 20 minutes.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Line your slow cooker with a slow cooker liner for super easy cleanup.
  • Use ketchup with no added sugar if you want to reduce the sweetness a bit—this sauce is rich!
  • If you're using meatballs that are smaller or bite-sized, check them after 2½ hours on low to avoid overcooking.
  • These meatballs are great for serving from the slow cooker. Set it to “warm” and let guests help themselves with a toothpick.
  • Want it spicier? Stir in a tablespoon of sriracha or a few dashes of hot sauce for a little kick.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 366kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 576mgPotassium: 358mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 47gVitamin A: 210IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

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