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9) Slow-Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lbs ground beef or turkey
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup low-sodium beef or chicken broth
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Mix meat, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Roll into 1-inch meatballs. I usually get 24.
  3. Whisk broth, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ketchup in the slow cooker.
  4. Add meatballs, turn to coat, and cover.
  5. Cook on low 3–4 hours or high 1.5–2 hours.
  6. Stir in cornstarch slurry, cook 10 more minutes until sauce thickens.
  7. Sprinkle parsley and serve with rice or noodles.