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Flavorful Crockpot Honey Garlic Meatballs Recipe Easy Sweet Chili Glaze

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These crockpot honey garlic meatballs are a simple, flavorful dish with a sticky-sweet glaze featuring honey, garlic, and sweet chili sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, they cook low and slow for tender, juicy bites with a gentle chili warmth.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (900 grams) frozen or fresh meatballs (beef or turkey)
  • ⅓ cup (113 grams) honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup (120 ml) sweet chili sauce
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) water
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds, toasted (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together honey, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, minced garlic, ground ginger, and optional red pepper flakes until smooth and combined.
  2. Place the meatballs evenly in the crockpot, layering in a single layer if possible.
  3. Pour the prepared glaze evenly over the meatballs, ensuring each is coated.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours. Check fresh meatballs at 3 hours; frozen may need the full 4 hours.
  5. About 10 minutes before serving, gently stir the meatballs to coat them evenly in the glaze. If the sauce is too thin, remove the lid and cook on high for 10-15 minutes to reduce.
  6. Transfer meatballs to a serving dish and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds if using. Serve warm.

Notes

Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to retain heat and moisture. For a crispy finish, broil the glazed meatballs for 2-3 minutes after slow cooking. Fresh meatballs can be browned in a skillet before slow cooking for extra flavor. Use tamari and gluten-free meatballs and sauces for a gluten-free version. Substitute maple syrup for honey to make vegan.

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