Description
Sweet Chili Meatballs are tender, glaze-coated meatballs simmered in a sticky-sweet chili glaze made in the Crockpot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (or chicken/turkey)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup grated onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 2 cups sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, eggs, onion, garlic, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix until just combined.
- Roll mixture into 1–1.5 inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet. Optional: lightly sear or bake for 8–10 minutes at 400°F to help them hold shape.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and sesame oil.
- Place meatballs into the Crockpot and pour sauce over the top. Stir to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours, until meatballs are fully cooked and glazed.
- Serve hot with rice, noodles, or toothpicks for appetizers. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with chicken or turkey for a lighter version.
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and ensure the soy sauce is gluten-free.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for extra flavor and presentation.
- Make ahead: refrigerate formed meatballs for up to 24 hours before cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (low) or 2 hours (high)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Keywords: Sweet Chili Meatballs, Crockpot Meatballs, Sweet chili sauce meatballs, Crockpot recipe, Asian-inspired dinner, party appetizers