Crockpot Honey Sriracha Meatballs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
423 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Crockpot Honey Sriracha Meatballs
Description
The Crockpot Honey Sriracha Meatballs use pre-cooked frozen meatballs coated in a sauce that blends honey, sriracha, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, ground ginger, garlic, and butter. Slow cooking on high for 3 to 4 hours allows the meatballs to absorb these flavors, producing a tender, saucy dish with a combination of sweetness, heat, and acidity. The meatballs develop a rich glaze from the slow simmering in the sauce.
After cooking, sprinkling sesame seeds and thinly sliced scallion greens adds a subtle crunch and fresh herbal note. This dish can serve as an appetizer or a main course and pairs well with rice or steamed vegetables to balance the sweet and spicy flavors.
The recipe’s slow cooker method allows hands-off cooking, making it convenient for prepping ahead or for parties. Use the option to adjust sauce ingredients to control the heat level or sweetness if desired.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter melted
- 2/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup sriracha
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 pounds meatballs frozen
- sesame seeds to garnish, scallion greens thinly sliced
- scallion greens to garnish, scallion greens thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl mix together the butter, honey, Sriracha, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, ground ginger, and garlic. Add frozen meatballs to the bowl of your slow cooker and pour the sauce over the top. Mix together ensuring all the meatballs are coated.
- Turn crockpot to high and cook for 3 to 4 hours.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped scallions to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 423 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 423kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 760mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 378mg | 8% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 110IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.