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Crockpot Spicy Asian Meatballs Recipe

Emily Carter
Savory, spicy meatballs slow-cooked in a bold, sticky Asian-inspired sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal

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.
These Crockpot Spicy Asian Meatballs are sticky, spicy, and downright addictive. Good luck eating just one!