Asian Meatballs

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5

42 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 hrs

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 10 mins

  • Servings

    10

  • Calories

    34 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Asian Meatballs

These Asian Meatballs combine frozen meatballs with a savory hoisin-based sauce enriched by rice vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic. Slow cooking melds the flavors and keeps the meatballs tender, while sesame seeds and green onions add texture and freshness before serving. The sauce balances sweet, savory, and tangy notes, making these meatballs a versatile option for appetizers or main dishes.

Description

Asian Meatballs bring together frozen meatballs coated in a flavorful blend of hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and minced garlic. The slow cooker method allows the sauce to deeply infuse the meatballs over two to four hours on low heat. This cooking process keeps the meatballs moist and soft.

The final touch of toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions provides a slight crunch and a fresh contrast to the rich sauce. The resulting dish offers a harmonious balance of tangy, sweet, and umami flavors that complement each other without overpowering the meatballs.

These meatballs work well as party appetizers or as part of a main meal alongside rice or steamed vegetables. They can be prepared ahead, given that the sauce can be mixed in advance and the leftovers store well refrigerated or frozen, making them convenient for batch cooking or meal prepping.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • ½ (32-ounce) bag meatballs frozen
  • ½ cup hoisin sauce
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • sesame seeds
  • green onions

Instructions

  1. Place meatballs in a slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, mix hoisin sauce, vinegar, soy sauce and minced garlic. Pour over meatballs and mix until coated.
  3. Cook on LOW for 2 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
  4. Top with sesame seeds and green onions before serving, and ENJOY!

Notes

  • Prepare the sauce up to 24 hours ahead and keep refrigerated for deeper flavor.
  • Store leftovers with sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for 4–5 days or frozen for 1–2 months.
  • Reheat thoroughly in the microwave before serving to ensure even warming.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 34kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Sodium 423mg (18%) Potassium 23mg (0%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 34 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 34kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Sodium 423mg 18%
Potassium 23mg 0%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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