Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs
Ingredients
26 oz. frozen meatballs
½ cup honey
⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, Minced
½ tsp. ground ginger, or 1 tsp. freshly grated ginger
¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, optional
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. cold water
Optional Garnish
sesame seeds, sliced green onions or fresh parsley
Directions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ground ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
Place the frozen meatballs in the slow cooker.
Pour the honey garlic sauce over the meatballs in the slow cooker. Stir gently to coat the meatballs evenly.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours, or on high heat for 2-3 hours, until the meatballs are heated through and tender.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the sauce in the slow cooker, and continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes on high, or until the sauce thickens.
Once the sauce has thickened, give it a final stir to make sure the meatballs are well coated.
Serve the honey garlic meatballs as an appetizer or as a main dish with steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds, sliced green onions, or chopped fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!
