Crockpot Spicy Asian Meatballs Recipe
Meatballs should never be boring. These Crockpot Spicy Asian Meatballs pack a punch of heat, a touch of sweetness, and a whole lot of umami. Juicy ground meat blends with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce before slow-cooking in a bold, sticky glaze. The crockpot does the hard work while you pretend to be productive. Whether you serve them as an appetizer or over rice, expect them to disappear fast. Spicy, saucy, and ridiculously easy—because who has time to babysit a frying pan? Just dump, cook, and enjoy the magic. Effort level: minimal. Flavor level: off the charts.
Crockpot Spicy Asian Meatballs Recipe
Savory, spicy meatballs slow-cooked in a bold, sticky Asian-inspired sauce.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef or pork, or a mix of both
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Spicy Glaze:
- ½ cup hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or more for extra heat
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ginger powder
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
For Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions sliced
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Meatballs
- In a bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Roll into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
Step 2: Optional Browning (For Extra Flavor)
- Heat a pan with a little oil and sear the meatballs for 2 minutes per side.
- (Or skip this step if you love shortcuts.)
Step 3: Prepare the Sauce
- Whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, sriracha, rice vinegar, garlic powder, ginger powder, and sesame oil.
Step 4: Slow Cook the Meatballs
- Place meatballs in the crockpot and pour the sauce over them.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours.
Step 5: Finish & Serve
- Stir gently to coat meatballs in the sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve hot as an appetizer or over rice.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~320
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin B12: 35%
- Iron: 18%
- Potassium: 15%
- Zinc: 22%
- Magnesium: 10%
Pro Tips for the Best Spicy Asian Meatballs
- Like it extra spicy? Add more sriracha or a dash of chili oil.
- Want a crispier bite? Broil the meatballs for 3 minutes after slow cooking.
- Need a shortcut? Use store-bought frozen meatballs and just make the sauce.
- Leftovers? Store in the fridge and reheat for an easy meal prep option.
