Crockpot Asian Meatballs

And just like that, another year is almost over! As it turns out, my mother was on point when she told 13-year-old Amye not to wish her life away. I turned around, and a another whole year has flown by!

Do most of you celebrate New Year’s Eve in a big way? We never really have. We typically prefer to keep things relaxed and low-key on New Year’s Eve. We have camped in the past, which was always fun. Winter camping is my absolute favorite because there are no bugs! And, occasionally, we have friends over. But no matter where we are or how we celebrate, we never have a sit-down meal.

We will prepare appetizers and hors d’oeuvres for the evening. And after all of the Christmas cooking, the easier and quicker the recipe is, the better!

These Asian Meatballs could not be easier! Dump everything in the crockpot, set it for 2 hours, and wait. They are yummy, with the addicting flavor of soy sauce and ginger, with just a touch of sweet heat that you can customize to your taste! My grandson can clean a plate of these in no time! Adults will be thrilled to have these as well.

Crockpot Asian Meatballs

Ingredients

•1 (48-oz.) pkg. fully cooked homestyle frozen meatballs

•1 cup hoisin sauce

•1/4 cup soy sauce

•1/4 cup honey

•1 tablespoon rice vinegar

•2 teaspoons garlic powder

•1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 

•2 tablespoons brown sugar

•sriracha sauce optional, to taste

•sliced green onion for garnish

•sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

•Add meatballs to a crockpot. 

•In a bowl, mix hoisin, soy, honey, vinegar, garlic powder, ginger, brown sugar and sriracha. Pour over meatballs and mix. 

•Cook on LOW 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Check after 2 hours. 

Notes

If you prefer a thicker sauce, you could thicken with cornstarch.

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