Slow Cooker Sweet and Savory Meatballs are the perfect balance of sweet and savory, with honey and brown sugar adding a touch of sweetness and garlic and soy sauce bringing rich, savory depth. These saucy meatballs make a delicious appetizer or a satisfying meal when served over rice or mashed potatoes.
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They’re also a great weeknight dinner option—ready in just 2 hours, thanks to the convenience of frozen meatballs!
Frozen meatballs in the slow cooker are a great go-to easy dinner plan! Try Sweet & Sour Meatballs or Peach Glazed Meatballs for another meatball option.
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- Slow Cooker– 5-7 quart size
- 32 ounces frozen meatballs- or about 50 meatballs from a large bag
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1-2 tablespoons grated garlic- I like a lot of garlic so I use 2 tablespoons, use more or less depending on your taste.
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
How To Make It
Place the meatballs in the crock pot.
In a bowl whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, honey, garlic and soy sauce.
Pour over the meatballs and mix well.
Cook on low 4 hours or high 2 hours.
Serve alone as an appetizer or over mashed potatoes, rice or pasta for a main meal.
Add sliced scallions, fresh parsley or sesame seeds for garnish.
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Tips
- Use Homemade Meatballs instead of frozen meatballs. Cook on low for 6 hours.
- Serve alone as an appetizer with toothpicks right from the crock pot set on warm. Top rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a full meal or add to sandwich buns.
- Add 2 tablespoons of siracha or a teaspoon of red pepper flakes for a kick of heat.
- Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days.
More Meatballs
- Sheet Pan Greek Meatballs
- Mississippi Meatballs
- Salisbury Meatballs
- Porcupine Meatballs
- Swedish Meatballs
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Slow Cooker Sweet and Savory Meatballs
Equipment
- crock pot 4-6 Quart
Ingredients
- 32 ounces frozen meatballs
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1-2 tablespoons grated garlic
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
Instructions
- Place the meatballs in the crock pot.
- In a bowl whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, honey, garlic and soy sauce. Pour over the meatballs and mix well.
- Cook on low 4 hours or high 2 hours.
- Serve alone as an appetizer or over mashed potatoes, rice or pasta for a main meal.
- Add sliced scallions, fresh parsley or sesame seeds for garnish.
