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Savory Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs with Sriracha

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An easy and flavorful slow cooker recipe featuring tender meatballs coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce with a spicy sriracha kick. Perfect for busy days and crowd-pleasing meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef or pork (or a mix)
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1–2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, beaten egg, minced garlic, fresh parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Roll the mixture into 1.5-inch diameter meatballs, about 20 total. Place on a baking sheet or plate.
  3. Optional: Brown the meatballs in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side for extra flavor.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, sriracha, apple cider vinegar, and grated ginger if using.
  5. Place meatballs in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them. Stir gently to coat all meatballs.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours until meatballs are cooked through (internal temp 160°F).
  7. About 15 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Stir into the slow cooker, turn heat to high, and cook uncovered until sauce thickens.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with extra fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute panko with gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour and use tamari instead of soy sauce. Browning meatballs before slow cooking adds flavor but is optional. Adjust sriracha to control spice level. Prepare meatballs and sauce the night before for convenience. Sauce thickens best when cornstarch slurry is added near the end and cooked uncovered.

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Keywords: slow cooker, meatballs, honey garlic, sriracha, easy dinner, comfort food, spicy, sweet and spicy, crowd-pleaser

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