Description
These sweet chili meatballs crockpot are a quick and flavorful weeknight solution, combining ground beef with a glossy sweet chili glaze for a perfect balance of heat and sweetness. The slow cooker transforms the meat into tender, juicy bites that soak up the sauce, making every forkful delicious. Serve over rice, noodles, or with a side salad for a complete meal. Ideal for busy families, this recipe requires minimal prep, uses pantry staples, and delivers restaurant-quality flavor that delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into 1‑inch meatballs and place them gently into the crockpot.
- Pour the sweet chili sauce over the meatballs, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 4‑6 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Stir gently before serving to coat the meatballs in any remaining glaze.
Notes
- For a thicker glaze
- remove meatballs after cooking and simmer sauce on the stovetop. Add sesame seeds or a dash of sesame oil for extra flavor. Nutrition is approximate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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