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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs

Today is Super Bowl Sunday, and I'm sure everyone out there has their gameday snacks and appetizers and whatever else laid out days in advance. And so I wasn't really planning to post anything today. As we used to say growing up, I don't have a dog in that fight (i.e. I don't have any preference for either contender in the Super Bowl), so I was just going to have a quiet evening of doing other stuff. But I still have to eat, right?

And so as I was scrolling through social media I came across a short reel posted by guy on Facebook who goes by the title "Your Barefoot Neighbor". I've followed his postings for a while to get some ideas for dishes... he's a published cook (two cookbooks out now and a third later this year), and his recipes are all geared toward foods that are quick, tasty, comforting, and sometimes downright fun (sometimes he seems to make stuff up as he goes and it comes out looking really good). The reel I found today was for this dish, which seemed like something simple to throw together and could work as an appetizer or as part of a full meal. This is one of those "on the fly" recipes he seemed to throw together, but it comes out really tasty. I'll post the link to the video here; if it stops working, just look him up on Facebook.

Adapted from Your Barefoot Neighbor

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 4 hrs
Total Time 4 hrs 5 mins
Cooking Method:
Courses: , , , ,
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 8
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

An easy to make dish in a slow cooker using only a handful of ingredients. It can be served as an appetizer or as part of a larger meal.

Note: if the link stops working, you can find the author on Facebook under the handle "Your Barefoot Neighbor"

Adapted from Your Barefoot Neighbor

Ingredients
  • 2 lb frozen meatballs
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup garlic paste
  • 1/4 cup chili paste
  • chopped green onion for garnish (optional)
  • Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
  1. 1

    Place the frozen meatballs in the bottom of a 4 quart or larger slow cooker.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl whisk together the ketchup, soy sauce, honey, garlic paste, and chili paste until smooth. Pour the mixture over the meatballs, coating them.

  3. 3

    Cover and cook on High for 2 hours or Low for 4 hours. Serve as-is or garnish with green onion or Sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Serving Size 4 oz meatballs plus sauce

Amount Per Serving
Calories 416kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.5g44%
Saturated Fat 10.8g54%
Cholesterol 61mg21%
Sodium 2220mg93%
Potassium 418mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 22.7g8%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g13%
Sugars 13.9g
Protein 18.4g37%
Calcium 65 mg
Iron 2 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Notes
  • This is a versatile recipe that can be served as an appetizer or as part of a full meal.
  • For an appetizer, leave as-is and provide toothpicks for serving.
  • As part of a larger dish, some suggestions:
    • Serve over rice (as shown on the recipe photo)
    • Additional vegetables could be added on the side such as snap peas, carrots, or broccoli
    • Garnish with green onion or Sesame seeds if desired
  • Minced garlic can be substituted for the garlic paste if desired
Keywords: slow cooker, meatballs, appetizer, snack, honey, garlic, soy sauce
Read it online: https://www.miketriesanewrecipe.com/recipe/slow-cooker-honey-garlic-meatballs/