Description
Succulent honey garlic meatballs dance with irresistible flavors, promising a culinary journey through comfort and excitement. Delicate meat mingles with sweet and tangy sauce, creating a memorable meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 28 ounces (794 grams) fully cooked, frozen meatballs
Sauce Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup (79 milliliters) honey
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) ketchup
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce
Aromatics:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Whisk together brown sugar, honey, ketchup, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a spacious mixing bowl until the ingredients blend into a glossy, uniform sauce.
- Gently introduce frozen meatballs into the aromatic mixture, ensuring each sphere is thoroughly enrobed with the sweet and tangy coating.
- Carefully transfer the sauce-laden meatballs into the slow cooker, arranging them in an even layer to promote consistent heat distribution.
- Set the slow cooker to low temperature and allow the meatballs to simmer and absorb flavors for approximately 3-4 hours, periodically rotating them to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- After cooking, sample a meatball and calibrate seasoning with salt and pepper according to personal preference.
- Elevate the presentation by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro over the glistening meatballs.
- Serve immediately as an elegant appetizer with decorative toothpicks or nestled atop a fluffy bed of steamed rice for a complete, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Slow cooking transforms frozen meatballs into a mouthwatering, tender delight with minimal effort.
- Honey and garlic create a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
- Simple pantry ingredients combine to make an impressive dish that works great for parties, game days, or quick family dinners.
- Low and slow cooking method ensures meatballs are thoroughly heated and completely saturated with delicious sauce.
- Versatile recipe can be served as appetizers with toothpicks or as a main course over fluffy rice.
- Optional garnishes like sesame seeds or fresh herbs add a restaurant-quality finish to this effortless dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg