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Asian Meatballs Crockpot Recipe – Sweet, Savory, and Slow-Cooked to Perfection

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Juicy Asian-inspired meatballs slow-cooked in a sticky soy-ginger glaze — perfect for dinner, parties, or meal prep.

Ingredients

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Meatballs:

  • 1 lb ground pork (or beef/turkey)

  • ½ cup breadcrumbs

  • 1 egg

  • 2 green onions, finely chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tsp grated ginger

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Sauce:

  • ⅓ cup soy sauce (low sodium)

  • ¼ cup honey or brown sugar

  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 1 tbsp hoisin or oyster sauce (optional)

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • 1 tsp grated ginger

  • 1–2 tsp sriracha or chili flakes (optional)

Thickener:

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

  • 2 tbsp cold water

Instructions

  • Mix meatball ingredients and form into 1.5-inch balls.

  • Brown meatballs in a skillet (optional).

  • Whisk sauce ingredients in a bowl.

  • Add meatballs to crockpot and pour sauce over.

  • Cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours.

  • Stir in cornstarch slurry 30 minutes before serving to thicken sauce.

  • Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Use frozen meatballs in a pinch.
Serve over rice or noodles.
Adjust spice level to taste.

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