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This image shows a platter of tender and juicy Asian meatballs, glistening with a flavorful sauce, and garnished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds, making it a perfect appetizer for any occasion.

Asian Meatballs Crockpot Recipe

Sweet, rich, and absolutely delicious, these effortless Asian Crockpot Meatballs are a crowd-pleasing appetizer with a delightful Asian twist. With simple ingredients that are easy to find at any grocery store, you can't go wrong with this recipe. No need to hunt down specialty items—everything you need is right at your fingertips.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 97 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 20 oz Bag frozen meatballs (or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup Hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1/2 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Brown sugar
  • Green onions diced
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Place the meatballs in your crockpot.
    This image shows frozen or homemade meatballs being carefully placed into a crockpot, ready to be cooked with the flavorful Asian sauce for a delicious appetizer.
  • In a bowl, mix together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and brown sugar. Pour this sauce over the meatballs.
    This image shows a bowl filled with hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and brown sugar being stirred together to create a rich and flavorful sauce for the crockpot meatballs.
  • Toss the meatballs to ensure they’re fully coated with the sauce.
    This image shows the meatballs being thoroughly coated with the Asian sauce mixture inside the crockpot, ensuring every meatball is covered with the flavorful sauce before cooking.
  • Cover and cook on high for 1-2 hours or on low for 2-4 hours, stirring occasionally to evenly distribute the sauce.
    This image shows the crockpot filled with saucy meatballs as they slowly cook on high heat for about two hours, allowing the flavors to meld together and create a rich, delicious dish.
  • Once the meatballs are cooked, sprinkle them with diced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
    This image shows the cooked Asian meatballs being served on a plate, beautifully garnished with diced green onions and sesame seeds, ready to be enjoyed as a savory and sweet appetizer.

Notes

  • If using frozen meatballs, opt for homestyle rather than Italian to maintain the Asian flavors without introducing additional spices.
  • This recipe can easily be doubled. If you do, use an 8-quart crockpot for the best results.