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Crockpot Asian Meatballs Recipe

These crockpot Asian meatballs are juicy, tender, and coated in a rich sweet-savory glaze packed with bold Asian-inspired flavors. Slow cooked until perfectly flavorful, these easy meatballs are perfect for dinner, meal prep, game days, or party appetizers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Asian Sauce
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
Garnish
  • Sesame seeds
  • Sliced green onions

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken or turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, green onions, salt, and black pepper. Mix until combined.
  2. Roll the mixture into small meatballs.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly brown the meatballs on all sides.
  4. Transfer the meatballs to the crockpot.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, ketchup, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours until the meatballs are fully cooked and tender.
  7. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir it into the crockpot during the last 15 minutes of cooking to thicken the sauce.
  8. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.