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Crockpot Sticky Asian Sesame Meatballs Recipe

These crockpot Asian meatballs are coated in a sticky-sweet sauce that's bursting with Asian flavors.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Asian inspired
Servings: 8
Calories: 445kcal
Author: Kim Schob

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 36 ounce frozen meatballs
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Sliced green onions for garnish
Cups - Metric

Instructions

  • Place your frozen meatballs in the crockpot, spreading them out evenly.
  • In a medium bowl, combine water, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Whisk until well mixed, then taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
  • Add cornstarch to the sauce mixture and whisk until completely dissolved with no lumps remaining.
  • Pour this sauce over the meatballs in the crockpot, gently stirring to ensure all meatballs are coated.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 3-5 hours, stirring halfway through the cooking time to ensure even coating and heating.
  • The sauce will gradually thicken as it cooks. When done, the meatballs should be heated through and the sauce should have a glossy, sticky consistency.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving with white rice for a filling meal.

Notes

  • Sauce thickness - If after 4-5 hours your sauce isn't thick enough, remove the lid and cook on HIGH for an additional 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meatball selection - For best results, use unflavored frozen meatballs like homestyle, Angus beef, or plain turkey/chicken varieties.
  • Sauce adjustment - Always taste your sauce before adding cornstarch. You can add more honey or brown sugar for sweetness, soy sauce for saltiness, or rice vinegar for tanginess.
  • Even cooking - Stir the meatballs gently about halfway through cooking to ensure they're all evenly coated with the sauce as it thickens.
  • Garnish last - Add the sesame seeds and green onions just before serving to maintain their texture and vibrant color.

Nutrition

Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 479mg | Potassium: 405mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg