Slow Cooker Spicy Korean Meatballs
Elevate your meatball game with these Slow Cooker Spicy Korean Meatballs! Made with garlic, ginger, spicy gochujang, and other tantalizing Asian ingredients, these saucy, sweet & spicy meatballs are exploding with flavor. They're the perfect bite-size appetizer for parties and make an easy main course with rice and veggies!
Equipment
- 5 quart slow cooker
Ingredients
- 28 oz. bag of frozen meatballs turkey or beef, not Italian
- 1/2 cup honey
Korean Sauce
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp ginger paste OR 1-inch of ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup chicken or beef broth
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp corn starch
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup gochujang
- 1/4 tsp. white pepper
Garnishes
- sliced scallions
- toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place frozen meatballs in slow cooker.
- Combine all of the ingredients for the "Korean Sauce" from the ingredients list. When it's fully combined, add the honey to the sauce. Stir, then pour the sauce over the meatballs in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours. If possible, stir them at the halfway point. Garnish with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds.
- For an appetizer, reduce heat to the "warm" setting and keep a large spoon or toothpicks nearby. For an entrée, they're delicious served with rice and a veggie! Enjoy!
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