Description
Savory and sweet Asian-inspired meatballs cooked to perfection in a crockpot, perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, egg, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form mixture into small meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Broil meatballs for 5-7 minutes, until lightly browned (optional for better texture).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger.
- Place meatballs in the crockpot and pour sauce over them.
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
- If desired, stir in cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes to thicken sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- Broiling meatballs before slow cooking adds flavor and helps them hold together.
- These meatballs can be frozen after cooking for up to 2 months.
- Great served over rice or as a party appetizer.