Description
These Sweet and Savory Honey-Glazed Slow Cooker Meatballs offer a perfect combination of sweetness and savory goodness. Cooked low and slow, they become incredibly tender and juicy, all while being bathed in a luscious honey glaze. Whether you serve them as an appetizer or a main course, they’re sure to please every crowd and take minimal effort to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for browning)
For the honey glaze:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides for 2-3 minutes per side.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
- Transfer the browned meatballs to a slow cooker. Pour the honey glaze over the meatballs, ensuring they are well coated.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 2-3 hours until the meatballs are cooked through and tender.
- Serve as an appetizer, over rice, or on noodles. Garnish with parsley or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier kick, feel free to increase the red pepper flakes or add hot sauce to the glaze.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
- These meatballs can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours (low setting)
- Category: Main Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (about 2 meatballs per serving)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Meatballs, Honey-Glazed Meatballs, Sweet and Savory Meatballs, Easy Meatballs, Party Meatballs, Tender Meatballs, Savory Meatballs, Meatball Recipe, Slow Cooker Recipe, Honey Glaze