Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Slow Cooker Korean Meatballs, a delightful dish that combines tender beef meatballs with a sweet and spicy sauce. Perfect for any occasion, from game day to family dinners, these meatballs are easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. The slow cooker does all the work, allowing you to enjoy more time with friends and family. Serve them as appetizers with toothpicks or over rice for a satisfying meal. Make-ahead friendly and packed with flavor, these Korean-inspired meatballs are a must-try!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup crushed saltine crackers
- 1/3 cup dry minced onion
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 cup seedless blackberry preserves
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons Gochujang
- 1/4 cup red apple vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and then add the remaining meatball ingredients. Mix well.
- Roll the mixture into meatballs of desired size (about 60) and place them on the baking sheet. Bake for approximately 8 minutes until lightly browned.
- While baking, combine all sauce ingredients in another bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Layer half of the baked meatballs in the slow cooker and top with a layer of sauce; repeat with remaining meatballs and sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for about 2 hours, stirring gently after one hour.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg